How To Make Walnut Brownies Recipe--Baking Comfort Food Recipes

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: sweetened cocoa mix

Carob powder is lower in fat and caffeine.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer similar flavor with less cost.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter.

Stir in sugar and mix until combined.

Add semi-sweet chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla extract.

Combine the wet ingredients with the melted chocolate mixture.

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in chopped walnuts gently into the batter.

Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.

Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Let cool for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.

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