Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (2024)

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Dark chocolate brownies with walnuts and fudgy cocoa powder — it's so easy to make old fashioned brownies with walnuts! This is, hands down, the best walnut brownie recipe out there! This one's for the chocolate lovers! If you're a fan of my chocolate sour cream pound cake, my chocolate olive oil cake, my Keto chocolate mousse, or my raspberry chocolate brownies, you'll love these walnut fudge brownies!

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Chocolate Walnut Brownies with Cocoa Powder

These brownies are SO fudgy, and they're filled with crunchy chopped walnut pieces and chocolate chunks. They're a simplified version of my triple chocolate brownies recipe, with all the gooey, fudgy, chocolateyness you love about those brownies but in a more traditional, easy recipe! I grew up eating chocolate chunk walnut brownies and I always loved how classic they were. They remind me of elementary school bake sales and after school Girl Scouts meetings. With this walnut fudge brownies recipe, I hope you can capture some of that delicious nostalgia as well!

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How do you make walnut brownies from scratch?

No need for that box mix! These chocolate walnut brownies are so simple to make and they're even better than your favorite box mix! They're fudgier with more chocolate chunks, and so irresistible! And the best part is that this is a simple, one-bowl recipe. You won't need any special tools or techniques to make these chocolate walnut brownies! Let's take a look at what you'll need:

Should brownies have walnuts?

In my humble opinion, yes! Brownies should have walnuts, or pecans, or almonds or any other kind of nut to add flavor and texture. In these chocolate fudge walnut brownies, the walnuts give you a soft, buttery crunch that goes so perfectly with the fudge brownies and pools of melted dark chocolate. If you really don't like walnuts, you can leave them out, but I just want to go on the record that I think that's a bad idea.

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Ingredients

  • melted salted butter - I just popped mine into the microwave to melt so it was super easy! I like to use salted butter to ensure the most flavor in my baked goods. We'll still add a bit of sea salt, so if you use unsalted butter just add a little extra salt.
  • eggs - make sure your eggs are room temperature to help them mix well into the other ingredients and allow the brownies to bake evenly.
  • vanilla extract - always grab a good-qualitypure vanilla extract. Or better yet, check out my post onhow to make vanilla extractat home with just 2 ingredients!
  • sea salt - this is to cut the sweetness a bit more and bring out those chocolatey flavors.
  • light brown sugar and granulated sugar - this combination of sugars adds the right amount of sweetness and chewy richness to these chocolate walnut brownies!
  • all-purpose flour - you'll need 1 cup of flour for this recipe, measured out to 128 grams by weight or one cup using the spoon and level method.
  • unsweetened cocoa powder - this is what gives these chocolate walnut brownies their fudgy flavor and texture! I like the Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, but use whatever variety you prefer.
  • chopped dark chocolate - I used a Ghirardelli Bittersweet Baking Bar, but you can use your favorite dark or bittersweet baking chocolate or chocolate chips! You'll need about ⅔ cup of chocolate.
  • chopped walnuts - you can either buy a bag of chopped walnuts or chop up your own whole walnut halves. Feel free to add more or fewer walnuts according to your preference!

Equipment

This chocolate walnut brownies recipe is so simple! You won't need any specialized tools to make it, but here are a few tools I'd recommend:

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Tips and F.A.Q.

What makes brownies fudgy vs cakey?

Fudgy brownies are usually made with more cocoa powder, less flour, and more fat, like butter or oil. And to make sure you get that fudgy, gooey texture you want for these chocolate walnut brownies, check your brownies a little before the baking time is up! For gooey brownies, take them out when the center is just set and no longer jiggles.Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (5)

What are the best nuts for brownies?

Any nuts you like! I love brownies with pecans like in my triple chocolate brownies, and macadamia nuts and hazelnuts would be lovely too! For these chocolate walnut brownies, we're going with chopped walnuts. I like to just grab a bag of store-bought chopped walnuts from the baking aisle, but you can also use whole shelled walnuts and chop them yourself.

Should you toast walnuts before baking?

Actually, no -- the high fat content in walnuts means they toast much faster when baking, so if you toast them beforehand they may burn. This is great for this chocolate walnut brownies recipe, because it saves us a step! Just toss the raw walnuts into your brownie batter!

Can you freeze walnut brownies?

Absolutely! First you'll want to let your brownies cool completely. If they've already been cut into individual brownies, then wrap each one in plastic wrap and place in the freezer to freeze solid. Once they're frozen, place them in a freezer bag for up to two months. If they haven't been cut yet, then wrap the entire 9x9 block of brownies in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. You can also place it in a gallon-size freezer bag -- if you baked your brownies in a 9x9 pan, it should fit. Again, they should stay fresh in the freezer for up to two months. Let them thaw, still wrapped, at room temperature before serving.

How many calories are in a brownie with walnuts?

This brownies with walnuts recipe is definitely an indulgence -- each brownie has about 313 calories. You can see the full nutrition information in the recipe card below!

What other brownie recipes should I try?

If you love brownies, I have so many for you! You'll definitely want to try my Mini Egg Brownies, my Dairy Free Brownies, my Graveyard Brownies, or my Matcha Brownies! And if you like blondies, you'll love my Brownie Blondies Recipe or my Gluten-Free Blondies with White Chocolate Chunks!

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Dark chocolate brownies with walnuts and fudgy cocoa powder — it's so easy to make old fashioned brownies with walnuts! This is the best walnut brownie recipe out there! Try these walnut fudge brownies today!

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine :American

Servings: 16 brownies

Calories: 313kcal

Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9" baking pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang over the sides to allow for easy removal of the brownies.

  • In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth.

  • Add in sugars and mix well.

  • Sift cocoa powder and flour into the bowl and fold with rubber spatula until well combined.

  • Fold in chopped chocolate and walnuts.

  • Add batter to prepared pan and smooth to the edges.

  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center is set. (see note)

  • Cool in pan for 20 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

Baking time: If you prefer a more gooey, underbaked brownie, take these brownies out at 25 minutes. If you like your brownies more crispy on the edges or with a slightly cakey texture, leave them in closer to 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 brownie | Calories: 313 kcal | Carbohydrates: 31 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 21 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Cholesterol: 66 mg | Sodium: 250 mg | Potassium: 192 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 22 g | Calcium: 37 mg | Iron: 2 mg

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Last Updated on March 4, 2024 by Chenée Lewis

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  1. Emily

    Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (13)
    These brownies were amazing!!! Never going back to a box mix! Thank you for sharing! They were underbaked, as I did not adjust the temp for baking in a 8x8 vs. 9x9 pan, and although I increased the baking time significantly, I pulled them out when the toothpick was clean but still “oily” looking for fear of burning them. I have since researched how to adjust time/temp and made a not for the future. Regardless they were ooey, gooey, and oh so delicious 🤤

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    • Chenée Lewis

      I'm so glad you liked them! And glad that you were able to adjust them for future bakes 🙂

      Reply

  2. Sharon

    You are absolutey correct about the sugars proportion ratio. They come out smooth and creamy rich. I left out the chocolate making my results more on the semi sweet taste. I did have to add water little at a time to get it to the right consistency. Thank you for this recipe ❤️

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    • Chenée Lewis

      So glad to hear that you liked them!!

      Reply

  3. BakerJen

    Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (14)
    I made these in a quarter sheet pan with an extender and knew that I needed more batter so I multiplied the recipe by 1.25 (easy to do when you bake by wt). I used Columbian Cocoa powder and Columbian dark (70%) chocolate. I only ate some edges since they are for an order, but I think they may be the best, very dark and fudgy (yes, even the edge pieces, without the center of the pan being too fudgy) brownies that I have ever eaten, let alone baked. Thank-you for generously sharing your recipe, that's why I shared my adjustments.

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    • Chenée Lewis

      I'm so glad you liked the recipe! And thanks for your adjustments!

      Reply

    • Chenée Lewis

      I would think it'd be about the same -- I would suggest checking them after 25 minutes.

      Reply

  4. Stacey Russon

    If I did the 3x option how big would the dish have to be to fit the tripled mixture into? Or of you tripled it would you just still do them in 3 seperate 9x9 dishes?

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    • Chenée Lewis

      For that option I'd divide the batter into a 9x13 pan and a 9x9 pan. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply

  5. Jazz

    Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (15)
    LOVE the bittersweet baking chocolate in these. They were nice and balanced--perfectly fudgy and not overly sweet!

    Reply

    • Chenée Lewis

      Thank you! I love using bittersweet chocolate. It adds all the chocolatey depth without too much sweetness!

      Reply

  6. Capri

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    These brownies are so perfect and fudgy! I used gluten-free all-purpose flour instead of regular flour and they turned out great!

    Reply

    • Chenée Lewis

      Awesome! I love that they worked with the gluten free flour! 🙂

      Reply

  7. Eric & Shanna Jones

    Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (17)
    Great is an understatement! These brownies are some of the best we've ever made. So moist and the hidden surprises of chocolate (from the chips) sealed the deal!

    Reply

    • Chenée Lewis

      I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you so much!

      Reply

  8. Kaluhi

    Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (18)
    I loooooved these so so much!! I enjoyed the nuttiness and the deep chocolate together. I used macadamia and it turned out well

    Reply

    • Chenée Lewis

      Macadamia sounds so good in these!! What a great idea!

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      • Meg

        These look awesome, should I make any changes if I exlude the nuts?

      • Chenée Lewis

        Nope! Everything else will be the same! 🙂

  9. Tamara

    Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (19)
    I have had many many brownies, but these were by far the best I've ever had! Super fudgy, and so delicious! I cannot wait to make them again.

    Reply

    • Chenée Lewis

      Wow thanks!! I'm so glad!!

      Reply

  10. Carita

    Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (20)
    I've been eyeing these brownies for a while! Finally here to grab the recipe. I already know they are delicious as I've tried several of your recipes. Can't wait to make these!

    Reply

    • Chenée Lewis

      Awesome! Thank you so much -- I hope you enjoy!

      Reply

  11. Cat William

    Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (21)
    I’m not the biggest fan of chocolate, but these brownies .... sooo darn delish!

    Reply

    • Chenée Lewis

      Haha glad I could convert you to a chocolate lover!!

      Reply

  12. Robin Sparks

    Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (22)
    I am of the opinion chocolate is not complete without nuts, so these brownies were pure perfection.

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    • Chenée Lewis

      I agree completely! Brownies are always better with nuts! 🙂

      Reply

  13. Kate

    Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (23)
    Many thanks for sharing this brownie recipe. I cannot imagine anyone not loving them. I can't wait to try them myself.

    Reply

    • Chenée Lewis

      Thank you! They are always a crowd favorite!

      Reply

  14. Marta

    Chocolate Walnut Brownies - Best Walnut Brownie Recipe! - Chenée Today (24)
    Your recipes have a way of drawing me in and turning my world upside down. I don't know that it's just how delicious they are but the way you make the recipe so approachable. These chocolate walnut brownies were exactly what I wanted: fudgy, decadent, and moist.

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    • Chenée Lewis

      Thank you so much!! I try to make all my recipes approachable and these brownies are definitely that! So glad you enjoyed them 🙂

      Reply

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FAQs

Did Little Debbie discontinued walnut brownies? ›

McKee Foods owner of Little Debbie has recently decided to discontinue the Fudge Brownies with English Walnuts.

How do you keep brownies soft and chewy? ›

Using airtight wrappings (including using plastic wrap right against the brownies) is key to keeping your brownies fresh, whether you're keeping them at room temperature for short-term storage, or planning to freeze them so you can have a fresh brownie ready whenever you need it.

Are pecans or walnuts better in brownies? ›

But since great brownies are soft, chewy and fudgey as far as we are concerned, some people choose nuts that complement this lovely chocolate dessert. That's why walnuts are popular for brownies, because they are naturally softer than other types of nut.

How do you make brownie mix better? ›

You can make several substitutions to help improve a boxed brownie mix and make it taste homemade. One change is to use milk or heavy cream instead of water. This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water. A second change is to use butter instead of oil.

What is the best selling Little Debbie snacks? ›

Debbie McKee-Fowler currently holds the position of Executive Vice President and serves on the McKee Foods Board of Directors. The top-selling Little Debbie varieties are Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Cake Rolls and Nutty Buddy Wafer Bars.

Why is Little Debbie being recalled? ›

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing pecans was included in packaging that did not reveal the presence of tree nuts.

What makes brownies fudgy vs cakey? ›

Fudgy brownies have a higher fat-to-flour ratio than cakey ones. So add more fat—in this case, butter and chocolate. A cakey batch has more flour and relies on baking powder for leavening. The amount of sugar and eggs does not change whether you're going fudgy or cakey.

What keeps brownies moist? ›

Airtight Containers

Use parchment paper to layer brownies into an airtight container for best results. Tip: When storing brownies in an airtight container, add a slice of bread in with them. The moisture from the bread will help keep your brownies fresh and soft for a couple more days.

Why do my brownies get hard after they cool? ›

If the edges of your brownie are hard once it's cooled it's because you've over baked it.

Should I toast walnuts before adding to brownies? ›

Ree Drummond shares on Pioneer Woman that toasting nuts is easy and it helps them to release the oils that make them taste even nuttier — and Alton Brown concurs. Only the "Good Eats" host goes a step further. Per Food52, Brown says you don't just want to toast your nuts for your brownies — you want to fry them.

Should I toast walnuts before baking brownies? ›

Should you toast walnuts before baking them in brownies? Toasting nuts is optional most of the time when you bake. However, toasting the walnuts brings out the oils and the flavour of the nut, giving them a more pleasant taste. If you have the time, toast them!

What is the number 1 healthiest nut? ›

1. Almonds. Relatively low in calories, almonds are an excellent food for health due to their protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

What does adding an extra egg to brownie mix do? ›

If you opt to add more eggs, say double the amount, something interesting happens. Even though you are adding more moisture, the air bubbles that you catch in the extra eggs add volume, which decreases the density of your final product. This makes your brownies rise and gives them a much more cake-like texture.

Is it better to use milk or water in brownie mix? ›

Milk. Most brownie mixes call for water. While water does the job, you can add some extra flavor and moisture by mixing some of that water with something richer, like milk. If you want to swap it out completely, be prepared for a more chewy and fudge-like brownie from the extra fat.

Does chilling brownie batter make it better? ›

In addition to keeping your brownie mix fresh, refrigerating brownie batter can also help boost the overall texture and flavor of the treat. Refrigerating helps improve the gloss and crustiness of brownies while simultaneously blending the flavors—the result? — brownie that tastes much richer and chewier.

What Little Debbie snack has been recalled? ›

McKee Foods of Collegedale, Tenn., is recalling 25 cases of Little Debbie® Mini Nutty Buddy Cookie Bites Sandwich Cookies, because they may contain undeclared pecans. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Did they discontinue cosmic brownies? ›

Unfortunately for Canadian fans of the popular snack foods, that means consumers will need to seek out alternatives to Nutty Buddy Bars, Cosmic Brownies, and Oatmeal Creme Pies. While the snacks may still be on store shelves for now, when they're gone, they'll be gone indefinitely.

Does Little Debbie make bat brownies? ›

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When did Little Debbie release cosmic brownies? ›

The first chocolate brownie was made in America in the early 1900s. Cosmic® Brownies hit the shelves in September of 1999.

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