Classic Fudge-Walnut Brownies

Category: Dinner Ideas

These fudge-walnut brownies are so delicious, you won't believe that they're lower in fat than traditional brownies. To ensure a nice fudgy texture, take care not to overbake. Large chocolate chunks create big pockets of melty chocolate in the brownies, but you can always substitute chocolate chips.

ingredients

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks, divided

  • ⅓ cup fat-free milk

  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts, divided

  • Cooking spray

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Direction

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Combine 1/2 cup chocolate and milk in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir in butter, vanilla and eggs. Add milk mixture, 1/2 cup chocolate and 1/4 cup nuts to flour mixture; stir to combine.

  3. Pour the batter into a 9-inch square metal baking pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup nuts. Bake at 350°F for 19 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs clinging. Cool in the pan on a rack. Cut into squares.