Fudgy Almond Brownies
These fudgy chocolate almond brownies are made with crunchy chopped almonds and almond extract. They are thick, rich, and chocolatey with super gooey centers you'll love!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar light or dark
- 3 large eggs
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup dutch processed cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F/180C. Line a square baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in a heatproof bowl, mixing every 15 seconds until they're completely smooth. Whisk in the the oil and let the mixture cool slightly.1 cup dark chocolate chips, ½ cup oil
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl with a either whisk or hand mixer, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and egg white together on medium-high speed until the color is pale. This will take 2-3 minutes.1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 egg white
- Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts. Then stream the chocolate and oil into the bowl, continuing to mix until well combined.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Fold the all purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt in with a rubber spatula until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped almonds.¾ cup all purpose flour, ½ cup dutch processed cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup chopped almonds
- Pour the brownie batter into the baking pan and top with a few extra chopped almonds. Bake at 350F or 180C for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the pan cool slightly before cutting the brownies into squares and sprinkling with additional flaky salt. Enjoy!
Notes
Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate measurements.
Each oven is slightly different, so bake time may vary. After 25 minutes, check the brownies every 1-2 minutes for doneness.
Storage:
Room temperature- Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Don't refrigerate.
Freezer- Cut the brownies and store in an airtight container or freezer bag. Use sheets of parchment or wax paper to keep them from sticking together. Freeze for up to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy, let the brownies thaw on the counter for 3-4 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownieCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 29.2gProtein: 5gFat: 16.7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.3gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 35.5mgSodium: 92.2mgPotassium: 220.8mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 15.3IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 42.7mgIron: 1.9mg
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