Mary Berry Walnut and Chocolate Brownies
Mary Berry Walnut and Chocolate Brownies are traditional British-style brownies made with melted dark chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, and flour, finished with chopped walnuts folded through the batter. Unlike cake-like brownies, these are designed to be moist and fudgy, with the nuts providing texture and a subtle bitterness that complements the sweetness of the chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa preferred), broken into pieces
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200g butter, cubed
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250g caster sugar
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3 large eggs
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100g plain flour
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50g cocoa powder
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150g walnuts, roughly chopped
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Prepare the tin – Line the baking tin with parchment and preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Melt chocolate and butter – Place both in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water and stir gently until smooth.
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Add sugar – Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until fully combined.
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Mix in eggs – Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
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Fold in dry ingredients – Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt, folding gently to keep the mixture dense.
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Add walnuts – Fold in the chopped walnuts evenly through the batter.
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Transfer to tin – Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the surface.
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Bake gently – Bake for 25–30 minutes until the top is set but the centre still feels slightly soft.
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Cool completely – Allow to cool in the tin before lifting out and slicing.