Walnut Brownies Recipe
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Walnut Brownies

By: Lorraine Silver 
"I LEARNED to make these brownies in 1957 in home economics class. They were the first goodies I'd ever baked by myself. Now, 40 years later, I still make a batch occasionally. The recipe calls for basic ingredients on hand in most every kitchen, and the rich chocolate flavor is delicious. -Lorraine Silver, Chicopee, Massachusetts"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, cream shortening and cocoa; beat in egg, sugar and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in walnuts.
  2. Pour into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: This recipe may be doubled and baked in an 8-in. square pan for 20-25 minutes.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by jsemoes   view full review
This recipe turned out fantastic!! Although, I did substitute the shortening for butter and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2011 by RunsWithScissors   view full review
I made these twice, exactly as written. The first time, I made enough batter for a single...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by Kate   view full review
Really good, even without walnuts
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by ricemonkey   view full review
These brownies were great! I doubled the recipe and baked in an 8 x 8 pan for 20 minutes, as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by KAT   view full review
These brownies are very good. I did double the recipe and it was slightly gooey, but the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by mamainmass   view full review
good for a chocolate fix. i omitted the walnuts. felt like something was missing though....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by QueenCook   view full review
Pretty good brownie recipe. Didn't use the walnuts but they tasted fine.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2011 by shinnis   view full review
I'm eating a warm one as I type this...Pretty good...walnuts would have been good..but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by erindancerpants   view full review
these are some of the best brownies i've ever made! i made these for a friend, but sampled one...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2011 by Lara   view full review
I was looking for a dairy free brownie for my daughter's birthday, and decided to try...

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