Chewy Brownies with Almonds and Sea Salt
Perfectly chewy brownies with roasted almonds and sea salt. Melted chocolate and cocoa powder give the brownies incredible chocolate flavor. These brownies are the perfect blend of chewy and fudgy, with a rich chocolate flavor that is accentuated by the roasted almonds and sea salt.
Servings: 21 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate roughly chopped
- ½ cup hot coffee
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2-½ cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1-¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup toasted almonds roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon large flake Maldon or Fleur de Sel finishing salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a microwave-proof bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate in 20 to 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Stir in the hot coffee, cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Beat in oil then the eggs and egg yolks until well combined. Add the flour and stir until the batter is smooth. Stir in the chopped almonds.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan then sprinkle the finishing salt on top and bake until the edges look set, about 28 to 30 minutes. Don’t overbake. They will look underbaked in the center but the chocolate will firm up when the brownies cool.
- Let cool completely in the pan for about 1 to 1 ½ hours before cutting.
Notes
- To toast the almonds, place them in the oven at 350° for 8 to 12 minutes until they smell fragrant.
- If you want a bit more almond flavor in these brownies, you can add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract. Don't add too much almond extract though as it is a strong flavoring.
- The brownies will appear underbaked in the center and a toothpick test will show a gooey brownie on the toothpick. You can tell they are done baking when the edges look firm even if the center seems soft. The brownies firm up when they cool.
- If you want a definitive test to know that the brownies are completely baked, you can use an instant-read thermometer. The center of the brownies will be 193°F to 198°F when they are completely baked.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 261mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g
