Decadent Cocoa Nut Brownies Recipe

Name: Decadent Cocoa Nut Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 2 tablespoons butter (use 10 tablespoons all together); 1 1/4 cups sugar (can use more for a sweeter brownie); 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons vanilla (or can use 1/4 cup Kahlua in place of vanilla); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large eggs (eggs must be cold NOT room temperature!); 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (or use both!) or 3/4 cup chocolate chips (or use both!)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons butter (use 10 tablespoons all together)
1 1/4 cups sugar (can use more for a sweeter brownie)
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla (or can use 1/4 cup Kahlua in place of vanilla)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs (eggs must be cold NOT room temperature!)
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (or use both!) or 3/4 cup chocolate chips (or use both!)

1
Set oven to 350 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
2
Grease a 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
3
In a small bowl mix together flour and salt; set aside.
4
In a heatproof bowl combine the 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, 1-1/4 cups sugar and 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa.
5
Set the bowl over barely simmering water, and stir until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth and hot.
6
Remove the bowl, and set aside a short time until the mixture is only warm not hot.
7
Stir in vanilla or Kahlua (if using) and oil with a wooden spoon.
8
Add in cold eggs, and whisk vigorously.
9
When the batter looks thick and shiny and well blended, add in the flour/salt mixture with a wooden spoon, then changing to a wire whisk mix until completely blended.
10
Stir in the nuts and/or chocolate chips.
11
Spread evenly into prepared baking pan.
12
Bake about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out just slightly moist with batter.
13
Let cool completely.
14
Cut into squares.

923

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 2 tablespoons butter (use 10 tablespoons all together), 1 1/4 cups sugar (can use more for a sweeter brownie), 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus, and more.

Yes, Decadent Cocoa Nut Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Decadent Cocoa Nut Brownies

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