Nutty Condensed Milk Brownies

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These nutty sweetened condensed milk brownies are super moist, so chocolaty and totally decadent. Perfect for those moments when nothing but chocolate will do!

A chocolate brownie topped with chopped nuts on plate.

Nutty Brownies

These Nutty Fudgy Brownies are a definite favorite around here, an oldie but a goodie! I love brownies with all kinds of nuts, inside and out! In this recipe you have the option of doing both.

Usually, I love to cover the top of the brownies with nuts but my husband and son always include them on the inside too. I leave the decision up to you. My husband thinks you should be able to decide just how nutty you prefer your brownies and he is right!

Brownies with Nuts

My grandmother used to stay with my sister and I when we were young, during the week, while we were in elementary school. She was one of my most favorite people in the entire world, as many of you already know.

She used to give us brownies, with walnuts, regularly as a dessert, for our lunch. Every time I make and eat one I always think of her, to this day and I probably always will.

This recipe totally reminds me of her and I hope you enjoy it as much as we all do!

This was inspired by my other brownie recipe on this site and pairs well with this amazing fruit salad recipe.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Simple Ingredients: Everything you need to make this recipe is in your kitchen or at your local grocery store.
Easy: Just mix and bake. That's all there is to it!
Super Moist and Fudgy: The sweetened condensed milk makes these brownies extra rich, moist, and fudgy.

Ingredients

You'll only need a few basic baking ingredients to make this recipe. There's nothing fancy here!

Butter: Butter adds richness, moisture, and fat to the brownies.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: Adds wonderful texture.
Milk Chocolate Chips: Milk chocolate chips add even more chocolaty flavor.
Large Eggs: Eggs add even more fat and moisture, binding the batter ingredients together and making the brownies dense and moist.
Cocoa Powder: Cocoa powder gives these brownies deep, rich chocolate flavor.
Chopped Pecans: Nuts are a classic brownie ingredient everyone loves.

See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

Substitutions and Variations

Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change up these sweetened condensed milk brownies.

You can use any of your favorite nuts in this recipe. Get creative!
Change the flavor of the brownies by using semi-sweet chocolate, white chocolate, caramel, butterscotch or peanut butter chips instead.
Add a tablespoon of strongly brewed coffee for more depth of flavor.
Dutch cocoa powder adds richer chocolate flavor without bitterness.

Instructions

This recipe is just a matter of mixing and baking. It's an easy brownie recipe that even beginners can make without issue.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.

When butter is melted, add sugar and whisk together.

Sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips added to pan.

Add sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Whisk again until mixture is smooth.

Two cracked eggs, and vanilla added to pan with whisk.

Add eggs and vanilla. Whisk again.

Add flour, cocoa powders, and salt. Whisk again until batter is smooth.

Add ½ cup pecan and mix well.

Transfer batter to prepared baking dish.

Transfer batter to your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining pecans evenly on top.

Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting and serving.

Hint: Leave an overhang of parchment paper on both sides of the pan, so you can easily remove the brownies for slicing later.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these banana pudding brownies.

Storage

These brownies can be stored on the counter for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.

Refrigerator: Never refrigerate brownies unless they're frosted. Refrigerating will dry them out.

Freezer: Wrap the brownies in plastic wrap and store them for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.

Defrost: To defrost the brownies, just leave them on the counter until they reach room temperature.

What to Serve with Sweetened Condensed Milk Brownies

As with any good brownie, a glass of milk or cup of coffee or tea is always a great choice. Candied nuts, fresh fruit, or even a scoop of ice cream are also tasty serving ideas.

Tips

Making these easy brownies is a fairly straightforward process, but there are a few things to remember to ensure the best possible outcome.

Whisk your brownie batter until it's completely smooth.
Let your brownies cool completely before cutting them so they don't fall apart.
Leave some overhang on each side of your dish when you line it with parchment paper to make it easy to remove the brownies for slicing.

FAQ

Do you have questions about these condensed milk brownies? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about sweetened condensed milk brownies.

What does sweetened condensed milk do to brownies?

Adding sweetened condensed milk to brownies makes them sweeter, richer, and more fudgy.

What is the secret to fudgy brownies?

The secret to fudgy brownies is more fat. Fudgy brownies have a higher fat ratio than cakey brownies, so add extra butter, eggs, or other fatty ingredients to get those brownies fudgy!

How do you cut brownies properly?

Let the brownies cool completely. Then, remove them from the pan. Using a sharp knife, make smooth, even cuts down the length of the brownie, followed by more cuts along the width.

Two brownies piled with top brownie missing bite.

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