Cocoa Brownies with Browned Butter and Walnuts
Cocoa Brownies with Browned Butter and Walnuts is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Position rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 325°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPosition rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 325°F.
Line 8 x 8 x 2-inch metal baking pan with foil, pressing foil firmly against pan sides and leaving 2-inch overhang.
Coat foil with nonstick spray.
Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.
Continue cooking until butter stops foaming and browned bits form at bottom of pan, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; immediately add sugar, cocoa, 2 teaspoons water, vanilla, and 1⁄4 teaspoon (generous) salt.
Stir to blend.
Let cool 5 minutes (mixture will still be hot).
Add eggs to hot mixture 1 at a time, beating vigorously to blend after each addition.
When mixture looks thick and shiny, add flour and stir until blended.
Beat vigorously 60 strokes.
Stir in nuts.
Transfer batter to prepared pan.
Bake brownies until toothpick inserted into center comes out almost clean (with a few moist crumbs attached), about 25 minutes.
Cool in pan on rack.
Using foil overhang, lift brownies from pan.
Cut into 4 strips.
Cut each strip crosswise into 4 brownies.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead.
Store airtight at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.