Classic Saucepan Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts

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 them 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 their brownies (like my mom), but I found that chopped walnuts add a nice texture to these chocolate brownies.

If you are like my mom and don't care for nuts in your brownie, or 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.

For more great recipes with Unsweetened Chocolate, I suggest you check these recipes out:

📋 What Ingredients do I need

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 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 greased 8x8 pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.