Almond and Sea Salt Brownies

Almond and Sea Salt Brownies—a heavenly blend of almond & chocolate goodness with a hint of sea salt atop a gooey brownie.

Almond and Sea Salt Brownies

Ok, so I started with the plan of making a simple Almond Brownie with a light sprinkle of sea salt. You know, a simple homemade brownie that gets away from all the chocolate desserts I always make.

But I have no self-control. I just couldn't put these blond brownies in the oven without chocolate chunks.

In evidence of my fudgy chocolate brownies tendency check out Espresso Brownies, which is like regular brownies on steroids.

So, if you really do want a simple recipe for Almond and Sea Salt Brownies, make this recipe. But exercise more self-control than I did and skip the chocolate chunks.

Ingredients for Almond, Chocolate Chunk, and Sea Salt Brownies

It takes just a few simple ingredients stirred together by hand away to create these moist homemade brownies.

• Butter, soft - Fat is needed for goodies.
• Brown Sugar - Adds sweetness and warm flavors.
• White Sugar - Brings the sweet to the game.
• Almond Butter - I used natural almond butter.
• Almond Extract - Flavors the dough and helps carry off the almond flavor. Vanilla Extract can be used.
• Eggs - Use large eggs only. Serves as a binder for the dough.
• All Purpose Flour - Brings the batter together.
• Baking Powder - Leavening agent that helps the brownies rise.
• Cream - Heavy whipping cream brings a bit of fat to the brownies and helps bring the batter together.
• Almonds, chopped - I chopped whole almonds. I like the texture this brings, but if you want to use almond slices or slivers they work, too.
• Sea Salt Flakes - The light thin flakes of Maldon Sea Salt Flakes are nice here. They offset the sweetness of the brownie nicely without being too salty.
• Chocolate Chunks - for those of us who think a dessert isn't complete without chocolate.

How to Make Almond and Sea Salt Brownies

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray 9x13 pay with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, sugar, and almond butter.
3. Stir in almond extract and eggs. Stir just until eggs are incorporated.
4. Add dry ingredients including flour and baking powder. Stir until flour is mostly incorporated.
5. Add cream and stir until the dough is consistently mixed.
6. Spread brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Top with chopped almonds and sea salt flakes. Add chocolate chunks, if desired.
7. Bake for 40-50 minutes in a preheated oven or until edges are slightly browned. Cool before cutting into squares.

Top Tips for Almond Butter Brownies

Avoid over-stirring your batter. I prefer to make these by hand without a hand mixer.

Use sea salt flakes as they are a lighter salt that won't overpower your brownie.

Bake time can vary. I like my brownies chewy so I bake them on the short side of time. If you want them to be more set up and firm, bake them longer.

Check your baking powder expiration date to ensure it will work as a leavening agent, as expected. If it's expired, buy a new can.

Use room temperature butter and almond butter in the brownies for best results.

FAQ

Serving Almond and Sea Salt Brownies

These chewy brownies are a delicious flavor combination that is perfect for any cookie tray or cookie exchange. They will stand out among all the chocolate and peanut butter desserts.

Substitutions and Variations

• Use vanilla extract instead of almond extract, if needed or preferred.
• For a perfect fruity addition, stir in dried cranberries or blueberries to your batter for a fruity pop. I love almonds and berries together.
• Use semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips or even butterscotch chips for a delicious variation.
• Almond Brownie Sundaes - Top a square with a scoop of ice cream, a drizzle of melted almond butter, and some chopped almonds.

Storage

Store brownies in an airtight container on the counter for up to one week. But if you have desserts that last a whole week in your house, we are not cut from the same cloth.

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Food Safety

• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat or eggs
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended