Large Batch Brownies with Almonds
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 unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup almonds toasted and roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon large-flake sea salt (such as Maldon)
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: Spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 8 to 12 minutes, until they smell fragrant and start to darken slightly. Watch closely near the end, they can go from perfect to burnt quickly.
For extra almond flavor: Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon of almond extract to the batter if you want a stronger almond note. Go easy, almond extract is potent and can easily overpower the chocolate.
How to tell when they’re done: The brownies will look underbaked in the center, and a toothpick test will come out gooey, that’s normal. Look for firm edges and a slightly jiggly center; they’ll set as they cool.
Want to be sure? Use an instant-read thermometer. The center should read between 193°F and 198°F when fully baked.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 261mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g
