How to Make Chocolate Fudge Brownies From Scratch

The chopped nuts may be omitted or, for an extra chocolate punch, replaced with semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Nothing is better than fudgy chocolate brownies warm from the oven. Except, maybe, knowing you made those brownies yourself from scratch rather than using a mix.

Things You'll Need

• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 squares unsweetened baking chocolate
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 8-inch square baking pan

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

2. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

3. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and chocolate squares, stirring until smooth. Allow the chocolate to cool.

4. Combine the beaten eggs, vanilla and melted chocolate in a large mixing bowl; stir with a wooden spoon.

5. Add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, stirring by hand with a wooden spoon until well combined.

6. Fold in the nuts; stir gently.

7. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the baking pan. Bake 30 minutes or until center is set.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use an electric mixer. Stir the ingredients by hand with a wooden spoon.

References

• AllRecipes.com: Fudge Brownies