Ultimate Fudge Brownies with Walnuts

I happen to love chocolate and nuts together.  When I was growing up, my mom would make brownies and fudge she always put walnuts in them. So naturally that's how I make them too. This recipe has the best of both worlds, brownies and fudge. These brownies are absolutely to die for, rich, decadent and very chocolatey. Here's my recipe:

Ingredients

4c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1c. dark chocolate chips

1 can sweetened condensed milk

4 eggs

1/2 c. butter

2c. sugar

1c. flour

1 T. vanilla extract + 1 tsp

1/2 t. salt

1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Directions

for the brownies:

Preheat oven to 325˚F. Spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place butter, dark chocolate chips, and 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a large microwave safe bowl Slowly microwave butter and chocolate chips until completely melted. Stir in sugar with a wooden spoon. Add eggs. Add vanilla extract. Add flour and salt, mix well. Stir in 1 cup of chopped walnuts. Pour brownie batter into baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean. Let brownies cool completely.

for the fudge layer:

In a sauce pan over low-medium heat, melt remaining 3 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract. Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts. Pour and spread on to cooled brownies in an even layer. Let set up for a 2-3 hours. Enjoy!

The brownies without the fudge layer on top are delicious just on their own, but that fudge takes them to a whole new level. And, certainly if you are not a fan of nuts just don't put them in. The brownies will still be just as tasty. If you're having a chocolate craving these will definitely hit the spot!

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