Best 16 Nut Brownies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable desserts, nut brownies stand tall as a classic indulgence, captivating taste buds with their rich, fudgy texture and symphony of nutty flavors. Whether you prefer walnuts, pecans, almonds, or a delightful blend, these treats offer a versatile canvas for your culinary creativity. As you embark on your baking journey, let us guide you through the nuances of crafting the perfect nut brownie, ensuring an explosion of flavor in every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA NUT BROWNIES



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This recipe comes from my Grandma Schlientz. Anytime there are ripe bananas around our house, it's banana brownie time! People are always surprised to learn there's fruit in the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, melted, cooled
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-1/2 to 3 medium)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine butter, sugar and cocoa. Stir in eggs, milk and vanilla. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in bananas and nuts. , Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until brownies test done. Cool on a wire rack. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FUDGE NUT BROWNIES



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There's no brownie recipe or mix I've ever tried that's better than this! And it's so easy-you can mix it in one bowl in just a few minutes. My husband's grandmother passed the recipe on; now our son makes these brownies for after-school snacks. -Becky Albright, Norwalk, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 24 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, combine oil, eggs and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Do not overmix. , Spread in a 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

NUT BROWNIES



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Lining the pan isn't busywork; it makes it easy to remove the brownies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Brownie Recipes

Time 3h

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pan
1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts
8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter. Line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two sides. Butter paper, and set pan aside. In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • Place butter and chocolate in a large heat-proof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of gently simmering water. Heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes; remove bowl from pan. Add sugar; mix to combine. Add eggs, and mix to combine. Add flour mixture; mix just until moistened (do not overmix). Add nuts. Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Using paper overhang, lift brownies out of pan; transfer to a rack to cool completely (still on paper). On a cutting board, using a dampened serrated knife, cut into 16 squares.

CHOCOLATE NUT BROWNIES



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"THESE BROWNIES were enjoyed by everyone at our family's Fourth of July picnic. Mama always said that they didn't need frosting because they were the richest brownies around! I think she was right.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until smooth. Combine dry ingredients; stir into batter. Fold in half of nuts. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until brownies pull away from the sides of the pan. Cool on wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY-NUT BROWNIES



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I like to add extras like chips, nuts and dried cranberries to a brownie mix to turn regular brownies into the best brownies ever. Sometimes, I frost them with chocolate frosting and sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts for a super-rich treat.-Rita Cotten, Metropolis, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
1 cup dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Fold in the chocolate chips, pecans, cranberries and walnuts. Transfer to 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER NUT BROWNIES



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Peanut butter brownies from my mom's recipes.

Provided by Krista Garnes

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Nut Brownie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine sugar, peanut butter, shortening, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating briefly after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until combined. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips. Transfer batter to the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 138 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

CARAMEL MACADAMIA NUT BROWNIES



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One bite and you'll agree this is the most delectable brownie you'll ever sink your teeth into. Eat it with a fork to enjoy every last morsel of chocolate, caramel and nuts. -Jamie Bursell, Juneau, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
CARAMEL LAYER:
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter and set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until blended; beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to chocolate mixture., Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook and stir over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium-high heat without stirring until syrup is golden, about 5 minutes; remove from the heat., In a small saucepan, heat cream over low heat until small bubbles form around edge of pan. Gradually stir cream into syrup (mixture will boil up). Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Stir in butter until melted. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., Pour over brownies to within 1/4 in. of edges. Sprinkle with chips and nuts. Bake at 325° for 5 minutes (do not let chips melt completely). Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Lift out of the pan; remove foil. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA NUT BROWNIES



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Macadamia Nuts were well-known to the indigenous inhabitants of Australia, and were first discovered by early white settlers in 1828. This now immensely popular Bush Nut is found in many Australian recipes. These Chocolate Macadamia Nut Brownies can be eaten straight away or made up to a week before required. Keep covered in the refrigerator or perhaps, if you want them to still be where you've put them in a week's time, hidden. Adapted from a recipe on the "Australian Women's Weekly" website.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

125 g butter, chopped
90 g semisweet dark chocolate squares, chopped coarsely
90 g milk chocolate pieces, chopped coarsely
1/2 cup raw brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons honey
2 eggs, beaten lightly
1 cup plain flour
2/3 cup macadamia nuts, chopped coarsely

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to moderate.
  • Grease a deep 19cm-square cake pan, and cover the base with baking paper.
  • Combine the butter and chocolate in a pan and stir over a low heat until both have melted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add the sugar and honey.
  • Stir in the lightly beaten eggs.
  • Sift the flour.
  • Add the sifted flour and the nuts and gently fold into the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in a moderate oven for about 30 minutes - or until the brownies are firm.
  • Cool the brownies in the pan, and cut into squares when cold.

BANANA NUT FUDGE BROWNIES



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Make and share this Banana Nut Fudge Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (or chopped pecans)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large overripe banana, mashed
1 egg
1/4 cup butter
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (or 6 oz semisweet baking chocolate)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease bottom of an 8" square baking pan.
  • Mix all ingredients EXCEPT the butter and the chocolate chips on low just until blended.
  • Melt butter & chocolate, stirring often, in a saucepan on stove over low heat until smooth.
  • Add melted mixture to other mixture and beat until well blended.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 for about 3o minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 91, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 17.6, Protein 2.6

NUT BUTTER BROWNIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 9 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 cup almond or cashew butter
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons melted ghee, butter or coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mix together the almond butter, syrup, ghee, vanilla and eggs. Mix the wet into the dry and then fold in the walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake until the brownies are firm but still soft in the middle, 20 to 23 minutes.

MACADAMIA NUT BROWNIES



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Craving chocolate? Bite into one of these chewy, cake-like brownies. Valerie Mitchell of Olathe, Kansas adds the toasted nuts for crunch and added flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 egg
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. , In a small bowl, beat the egg, sugar and coffee granules. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to chocolate mixture., Spread into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BANANA NUT BROWNIES



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This isn't the orignal reciepe I made a few changes of my own and they are delicious your whole family will LOVE them

Provided by Amber Watts

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c cocoa powder
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 c unsalted butter
1 of each oz macadamia nuts,and pecans chopped
2 oz milk chocolate chips
4 eggs
1 c brown sugar, lightly packed
1-2 small banana sliced and diced
1/2 c cold milk

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees
  • 2. In a medium mixing bowl blend together all the dry ingrediants
  • 3. Peel bananas slice and dice them and add then to the dry mixture then whisk the eggs together and add to other ingrediants add the unsalted butter to the mixture
  • 4. Whisk it all together add the milk whisk some more until nice and smooth
  • 5. In a lightly greased pan ( use butter flavor crisco for beat results) pour mixture evenly and place in oven for about 45 mins when done take out let cool for about 20 mins cut into squares and enjoy :)

CHOCOLATE BANANA NUT BROWNIES



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Bananas add a new twist to brownies. No frosting needed, just sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 6-9 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed banana
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9" square pan.
  • Combine butter, sugar and cocoa and mix well.
  • Stir in eggs, milk and vanilla.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt together and add to mixture.
  • Stir in mashed bananas and nuts and pour into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Ovens vary so I would start checking them after 30 minutes of baking time.

FUDGY NUT BROWNIES



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I've prepared this special recipe for many an open house and potluck dinner. It came from an old roommate, who is now a grandmother. While in our early 20s, we never imagined we'd be sharing brownie recipes after all these years.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts
TOPPING:
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon shortening
3 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Add sugar and salt; stir until dissolved. Cool for 10 minutes. Stir in eggs, vanilla, flour and nuts. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack. , For topping, melt semisweet chocolate and shortening in a heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Spread over brownies. Melt white chocolate; cool slightly. Pour into a small heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in corner of bag. Pipe thin lines 1 in. apart widthwise. Beginning about 1 in. from a wide side, gently pull a toothpick through the lines to the opposite side. Wipe toothpick clean. Then pull toothpick through lines in opposite directions. Repeat over entire top at 1-in. intervals. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BANANA NUT BROWNIES



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These brownies can be whipped up in a flash and popped into the oven in no time. A good way to use up extra bananas.

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium ripened bananas
2 large eggs
1/4 c vegetable oil
3 Tbsp water
1 box favorite brownie mix
1/2 c (or more) roughly chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom of a 9x9" pan.
  • 2. Mash bananas; stir in eggs, oil, and water until well blended. Stir in brownie mix by hand and beat 50 strokes, scraping bowl as you go.
  • 3. Pour batter in pan; sprinkle on chopped pecans. Bake for 30-33 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

CHERRY NUT BROWNIES



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Chocolate Heaven!!!!...Best brownies you ever taste.

Provided by Ilean Maite Benvenuti

Categories     Chocolate

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c semi sweet chocolate( melted)
6 Tbsp butter
2 eggs
1 c dark brown sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c crushed walnuts
1/2 c marrachino cherries

Steps:

  • 1. Preaheat your oven to 350F . Grease a brownie pan. Set a side.
  • 2. In a sauce pan melt butter and chocolate. Let it cool and set a side. Place eggs and sugar in a large bowl and whisk together, add the vanilla. Stir in the flour until mixed together, then add the melted chocolate into the mixture until combine. Finally add the chopped walnuts and the cherries. Pour the batter into the grease brownie pan.
  • 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let it stand for 10 minutes cut them into 12 squares.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your brownies. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the brownies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Overbaking will make the brownies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze the brownies for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to end up with delicious and fudgy nut brownies. With their rich chocolate flavor and crunchy nuts, these brownies are the perfect treat for any occasion. So next time you're craving something sweet, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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