Chocolate brownies with nuts
6 servings
50 minutes
Nutty chocolate brownies are an iconic American treat, symbolizing cozy home evenings and friendly gatherings. Their history dates back to the late 19th century when bakers sought a new way to combine the rich flavor of chocolate with the soft, moist texture of cake. This dessert blends the depth of dark chocolate, the tenderness of butter, and a light crunch from nuts, creating a harmony of flavors and textures. Perfect for tea time or as an exquisite finishing touch to a festive dinner. Brownies can be served warm to reveal their velvety structure or chilled for added density and richness. Dusting them with powdered sugar makes the squares look appetizing and invites you to savor each piece while enjoying every moment of this chocolate delight.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt it in a hot water bath with butter, stirring.
- Dark chocolate: 180 g
- Butter: 150 g
2
Whisk the eggs with sugar until a fluffy light mass is obtained. Gradually mix in the slightly cooled melted chocolate. Add the sifted flour, baking powder, and nuts, and mix.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Sugar: 220 g
- Dark chocolate: 180 g
- Wheat flour: 140 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Nuts: 80 g
3
Place the mixture in a greased rectangular baking dish (20*30 cm), level it out, and bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle the cooled pie with powdered sugar and cut into 20 squares.
- Icing sugar: to taste