Fudgy Walnut Brownies Recipe
Fudgy brownies recipe with walnuts and vanilla, made with melted butter and a small amount of margarine for a dense, bar-cookie style texture. Mix the ingredients in one bowl and bake until just set.
Ingredients
For the brownies
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and prep the pan
Heat the oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease a square pan or line it with parchment so the brownies lift out easily.
Melt fats and add sugar
Melt the butter and margarine over low heat. Let it cool slightly, then stir in the sugar until smooth.
Mix in egg and vanilla
Add the egg and vanilla. Whisk briefly until the batter looks glossy; don’t overmix.
Fold in dry ingredients
Stir in the salt and flour just until you no longer see dry streaks. Keeping the mixing gentle helps the fudgy texture.
Add walnuts and spread
Fold in the chopped walnuts. Pour into the pan and level the top with a spatula.
Bake and cool
Bake for 40 minutes. A toothpick can come out with a few moist crumbs. Cool about 20 minutes before slicing.
Serve
Dust with confectioners’ sugar if you like. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.