Description
These fudgy Palmer House Brownies with a crisp walnut topping are a classic, rich chocolate dessert, perfect for any occasion. A gluten-free option is available.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (226g)
- Granulated sugar: 2 cups (400g)
- Large eggs: 4
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: ¾ cup (75g)
- Baking powder: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Walnuts, chopped: 1 cup (120g)
Instructions
- Prep Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, making sure to leave an overhang on the sides for easy lifting later.
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract until fragrant.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make your brownies tough.
- Fold in Walnuts: Gently fold in about half of the chopped walnuts into the batter. This adds an internal crunch.
- Pour & Top: Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining walnuts generously over the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but no wet batter. The edges should look set.
- Cool: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before attempting to cut them. This patience is key for clean slices and a fudgy texture!
Notes
Substitutions & Variations: For a gluten-free option, a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend works wonderfully. For nut allergies, simply omit walnuts or swap them out for mini chocolate chips or sunflower seeds. Consider adding dark chocolate chips, pecans, flaked sea salt, shredded coconut, or a caramel swirl.
Baking Tips: To achieve extra fudgy brownies, aim for the shorter baking time of 25 minutes. Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can lead to tough brownies. Do not overbake; it’s better to slightly underbake for a fudgier texture. Properly line or grease your pan for easy removal.
Storage: Store cooled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Nutritional Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg