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Cocoa Brownies With Browned Butter And Walnuts Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate brownie experience! This recipe, inspired by Bon Appetit (February 2011), delivers fudgy centers and irresistible chewy edges with a gloriously shiny, crackly top. Browned butter infuses a rich, nutty depth of flavor that elevates these brownies to another level. Made with premium cocoa – a major export of Ghana – these brownies are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for brownie perfection!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 200.3 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cocoa Brownies With Browned Butter And Walnuts

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How to Make Cocoa Brownies With Browned Butter And Walnuts

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides for easy removal.
  2. Coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter over medium heat.
  4. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the butter turns light brown and fragrant, and small brown bits form at the bottom of the pan (about 5-7 minutes). Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  5. Immediately remove from heat and whisk in 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir until smooth.
  6. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating vigorously after each addition until the mixture is thick and glossy.
  8. Gently fold in 1 cup all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Beat the batter vigorously for 60 strokes to incorporate air.
  10. Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts.
  11. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  13. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  14. Lift the brownies out of the pan using the foil overhang.
  15. Cut into 16 squares (4 rows x 4 columns).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

27g

Carbs

7g

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