Nutty Fudge Brownies
Dense and fudgy brownies packed full of nuts. Serve squares as is or with ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter , cubed (226 grams)
- 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate , chopped or use chips (255 grams)
- 1 ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar (300 grams)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder , optional
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 grams)
- 1 ½ cup mixed unsalted nuts, such as walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds (220 grams)
- Additional salt , for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate, stirring frequently.
- When melted and smooth, remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
- Stir in the vanilla and espresso, if using.
- Gently stir in the flour and salt, stirring only until streaks of flour are almost gone. Stir in nuts, saving some to sprinkle on top.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Top with remaining nuts.
- Bake until edges are firm and dry, and center is set but not dry, about 35-40 minutes. Sprinkle with additional salt, if desired.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg