Decadent Double Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts 🍫 | Fudgy Homemade Treat
These ultra-rich double chocolate brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream. Fudgy in the center, crisp at the edges, and packed with gooey chocolate chunks and toasted walnuts—they’re the perfect balance of indulgent and homemade comfort.
🍫 Why You’ll Love These Brownies
- ✅ Fudgy & moist: Not cakey—just ultra-rich with deep chocolate flavor.
- ✅ Crunchy walnuts: Toasted walnuts give each bite texture and balance.
- ✅ No mixer needed: You only need one bowl and a whisk!
🛒 Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped (or chips)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp instant espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate)
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips or chunks (extra chocolate!)
- ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and chocolate in a saucepan or microwave. Stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk in sugars (both white and brown) until glossy and combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and espresso powder if using. Gently stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in extra chocolate and walnuts.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter!).
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares for clean edges.
💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Brownies
- 🔪 For clean cuts: Chill the brownies for 30 minutes, then slice with a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.
- 🥄 Don’t overbake: Pull them out when the center is just set—residual heat will finish the job.
- 🍫 Use good chocolate: A mix of chopped dark chocolate and cocoa gives richer depth than cocoa alone.
- 🌰 Toast the walnuts: It enhances flavor and crunch—just 5–7 mins in a 350°F oven!
🔁 Variations & Customizations
- 🍒 Black Forest Brownies: Add ¼ cup chopped dried cherries for a tart contrast.
- 🥜 Peanut Butter Swirl: Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter on top and swirl before baking.
- 🌾 Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
- 🌱 Vegan Option: Replace eggs with flax eggs and use vegan butter + dairy-free chocolate.
- 🍦 Brownie Sundae: Warm up a square and top with vanilla ice cream, fudge sauce, and a cherry on top!
❄️ Make-Ahead & Storage
- 🧊 Room temp: Store in an airtight container up to 4 days (they stay moist!).
- ❄️ Freeze: Wrap individually and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw at room temp or microwave in 10-second bursts.
- 🎁 Gifting tip: Stack 3 brownies, tie with parchment and twine—great for bake sales or holiday boxes!
❓ FAQ
- Can I make these without nuts?
Absolutely! Just leave them out or replace with chocolate chips or crushed pretzels for crunch. - How do I know when brownies are done?
Insert a toothpick—look for moist crumbs (not raw batter). Fudgy brownies will firm as they cool. - Can I double the recipe?
Yes! Use a 9×13 pan and add 5–8 more minutes to the bake time. - Why is espresso powder added?
It deepens the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee—totally optional but recommended!
🍫 Your New Favorite Brownie
Rich, gooey, and speckled with melty chocolate and crunchy walnuts, these Double Chocolate Brownies are the go-to recipe you’ll make again and again.
