FUDGY WALNUT BROWNIES

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We have lots of great cooks in our clan, so adding to our collection of family recipes is a tradition. I came up with these moist nut-covered brownies while doing my Christmas baking. Now everyone requests them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
WALNUT CRUNCH TOPPING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar; stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Stir in flour until well blended. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside., For topping, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Stir in the eggs, flour and vanilla until well blended. Stir in nuts. , Spread evenly over brownie batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.