Description
Indulgent Roasted Almond and Sea Salt Brownies bring rich chocolate depths with nutty crunch and perfect salt balance. Sophisticated chocolate lovers will savor this elegant dessert that blends intense flavor and delightful texture in each irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup roasted almonds
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp milk
Seasoning and Finishing:
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup additional chopped almonds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the edges for easy removal.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract and vegetable oil.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in whole roasted almonds, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula and creating a smooth surface.
- Sprinkle chopped almonds and sea salt across the top of the batter, pressing lightly to help them adhere.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour before lifting out using parchment paper edges.
- Cut into squares and serve at room temperature, enjoying the rich chocolate and crunchy almond texture.
Notes
- Swap all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same delicious texture.
- Add a tablespoon of espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor and create deeper, more complex brownie notes.
- Toast almonds before adding to the batter to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch, elevating the overall sensory experience.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and substitute some with coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index while maintaining rich sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg