Best 6 Frosted Walnut Brownies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors and textures that is Frosted Walnut Brownies, an irresistible treat that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This classic dessert combines the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the delightful crunch of walnuts and the velvety smoothness of a creamy, decadent frosting. With three variations to choose from, including a gluten-free option, this recipe caters to all dietary preferences, ensuring that everyone can savor the goodness of these delectable treats.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FROSTED BROWNIES WITH WALNUTS



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A healthier, gluten free brownie with fudgy, Greek yogurt frosting.

Provided by Lise Sullivan Ode

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package brownie mix (I used Bob's Red Mill 21 oz. Gluten Free Brownie Mix)
3/4 cup melted coconut oil
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
3/4 cup warm water
6 ounces semi-sweet (good quality chocolate)
1 cup lowfat Greek yogurt (room temperature)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions except use melted coconut oil instead of melted butter. Mix together by hand in a large bowl until completely incorporated and smooth, but don't over mix. Pour batter into a greased 13x9 baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • Melt chocolate in a glass or metal bowl set over a pot of simmering hot water. Gradually blend in yogurt and it's ready to spread. Frost brownies, then sprinkle with walnuts. Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 16 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SCRUMPTIOUS FROSTED FUDGY BROWNIES



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MMMMMMM, I can never eat just one of these melt-in-your-mouth brownies, they are so rich and chocolaty.

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Nut Brownie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1 cup butter
5 eggs
3 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped walnuts
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
5 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
½ cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan. Place 8 ounces of baking chocolate with 1 cup of butter in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on High until the chocolate is soft and the butter has melted, about 2 minutes. Stir to mix.
  • Place the eggs, 3 cups of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract in a large bowl, and beat with an electric mixer on high speed for 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low, and beat in the melted butter-chocolate mixture. Beat in the flour until just combined (do not overmix), and stir in the chopped walnuts. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with fudgy crumbs, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan before frosting.
  • To make frosting, combine 1 1/4 cup of sugar with the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, and let the mixture simmer for 7 minutes without stirring.
  • Remove the cream mixture from the heat, and stir in 5 ounces of baking chocolate and 1/2 cup butter, stirring to melt and blend the chocolate. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; whisk until smooth. Place the frosting in the refrigerator and stir every few minutes until the frosting is chilled and thick, about 30 minutes. Frost the cooled brownies, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 62.1 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 78.1 mg, Sugar 27 g

FAVORITE FROSTED BROWNIES



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I don't think you can overdo chocolate for this holiday. Candy sprinkles dress up my tried-and-true brownies for the occasion.-Barbara Birk, St. George, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 cups confectioners' sugar
Decorating sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a bowl, beat the butter, milk and vanilla; add cocoa. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WALNUT BROWNIES



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • In a small 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. , Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FUDGE WALNUT BROWNIES



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These are quick and easy to make. Everyone just loves these brownies.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch square pan.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs until smooth batter forms; beat in chocolate and vanilla extract. Stir flour mixture in just until incorporated; fold in walnuts. Spread batter into prepared square pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely in square pan, about 30 minutes; cut into 9 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 129.2 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

FUDGE-FROSTED WALNUT BROWNIES



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Make and share this Fudge-Frosted Walnut Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h14m

Yield 9 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (19 7/8 ounce) package brownie mix
1/2 cup . unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
2 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted, divided
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
salt, a pinch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Position oven rack in lower third of the oven.
  • Spray the bottom only of an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, mix the brownie mix, melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and extracts with a wooden spoon until just blended and all dry ingredients are moistened; stir in the walnuts.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 40-44 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean (do not overbake).
  • Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Frosting--in a double boiler, melt the chopped chocolate with the butter; cook and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix the melted chocolate, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt with an electric mixer set on medium until blended.
  • Add the remaining powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating on medium until blended and smooth.
  • Add a few more drops milk if necessary, to make the frosting spreading consistency.
  • Spread frosting over cooled brownies.
  • Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.2, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 79.1, Sodium 228.6, Carbohydrate 75, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 20.4, Protein 7.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the final product. Use real butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and fresh eggs.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the brownies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the brownies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the brownies dry. A toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

These frosted walnut brownies are a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their rich chocolate flavor, chewy texture, and creamy frosting, these brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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