Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts
Updated on August 4, 2024 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. • 1 Comment • Jump to Recipe
A classic chocolate brownie recipe that is better than any brownie that comes out of a box.
This Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts recipe is fun to make because you get to make the batter in a saucepan before you bake it in the oven.
Why is it that everyone I know makes their chocolate brownies from a box? Sure it’s fast and easy but how much fun is that?
I’ve posted several recipes in the past where you get to make brownies from scratch. My King Kong Brownies come to mind.
Unlike other brownie recipes, the batter for this brownie recipe is made in a saucepan. So when I said this recipe was old school, I wasn’t kidding.
I realize some of you don’t like nuts in your brownies (like my mom), but I found that chopped walnuts add a nice texture to these chocolate brownies.
Ingredient Substitution
If you are like my mom and don’t care for nuts in your brownie, or are simply allergic to nuts, you can just leave them out.
You can also substitute the walnuts for almonds, pistachios, macadamia nuts, pecans or even peanuts.
My wife actually prefers chocolate chips in her brownies instead of nuts.
Recipe Tip
Make sure you let the chocolate mixture cool completely before you add the eggs or they will scramble!
Nut Allergy Warning
This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.
Equipment Needed
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this recipe.
Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Unsalted Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, White Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder and Walnuts.
How to Make Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Add sugar, mix well then let the mixture cool in the saucepan.
- Add beaten eggs and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture in the saucepan. Stir in the remaining ingredients and mix till well combined.
- Spread brownie mixture into a greased 8 x 8 pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
Printable Recipe Card
Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts
Equipment
- Baking Dish (8 x 8)
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 oz Unsweetened Chocolate
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 2 Eggs, Beaten
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¾ Cup All Purpose Flour
- ½ Tsp Baking Powder
- ½ Cup Walnuts, Chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate. Add sugar, mix well then let the mixture cool in saucepan.
- Add beaten eggs and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture in the saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and mix till well combined.
- Spread brownie mixture into greased 8×8 pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
Love, love this recipe. Very easy to make and did not take long. A keeper in my house.