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    Home » Recipe » Baking » Almond Brownies

    Almond Brownies

    Published: Feb 12, 2019 · Modified: Oct 29, 2021 by Sabrina Currie · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Quick and easy, chewy and moist, chocolatey almond brownies are the perfect way to say I love you. These are done start to finish in just 40 minutes and with just 8 basic ingredients so let's get baking!

    One square serving of chocolate almond brownies on a white plate with whipped cream on top and blackberries beside.
    Chewy Chocolate Almond Brownies
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    • The Inspiration
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Expert Tips
    • No Fail Recipe
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • FAQ's
    • Recipe

    The Inspiration

    Inspired by classic chocolate covered almonds, almond brownies are somewhere between a cake and a chocolate bar. These are delicious fresh out of the oven or dress them up with some cream and berries. If you love quick, easy desserts, try my Small Batch Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Coulis, the decadent Chocolate Hazelnut tart or the tart sweet favorite, Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins.

    Pan of brownies that have just been cut into squares. One is removed and sits on top of the other squares.

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Semi sweet chocolate chips - I like the ease of measuring and speed of melting with chocolate chips. You can use an equivalent amount of baking chocolate and chop it small to melt
    • Almonds - I like coarsely chopped almonds for best taste and texture but you can certainly substitute slivered or sliced almonds for ease and a finer texture.
    Eggs, Sugar And Chocolate For Brownies
    Eggs, Sugar And Chocolate For Brownies
    Almond brownie batter, raw in parchment lined baking pan.
    Chocolate almond brownie batter is a thick texture.

    Expert Tips

    Almond brownies are not hard to make but a few tips will help you look like a pro.

    • Use parchment paper to line your pan. Parchment is awesome stuff and will make your cake non-stick with no extra oil.
    • Chop your almonds to the size you like them. Whole is a little too large in a cake but I find slivered almonds don't give that chocolate almond feel. That being said, do it how you like it.
    • Get your butter hot before stirring in the chocolate chips. You want it hot enough that it will melt the chocolate in a few minutes without having to add more heat. Chocolate can easily and quickly seize up and turn lumpy if you heat it too much in the microwave or pot.
    • If your chocolate hasn't melted after about 4 minutes, put the measuring cup into a bowl or pot of hot water and very gently stir, being careful not to get any water in the chocolate, until you have a smooth consistency. (Be careful not to burn yourself over hot steam)

    No Fail Recipe

    If you read my recipes, you know I have a no-fuss rule. Recipes must be fast, easy and low on the mess scale. These brownies are super easy, simple and most importantly, reliable. A true no-fail recipe guaranteed to get you to chocolate nirvana-fast!

    Substitutions and Variations

    There are not many substitutions you can make with these because they have very few ingredients. You can make a few flavor choices though.

    • Swap out the almonds for your favorite chopped nuts.
    • Use dried cherries instead of almonds (or a 50/50 mix of cherries and almonds) for a fruity version.
    • Use Frangelico liqueur or almond extract in place of the vanilla.
    One Bowl Chocolate Almond Brownie Recipe

    FAQ's

    Is almond extract good in brownies?

    Yes it is, if you like the flavor of it. You can add up to one teaspoon to this recipe (or most recipes) to the wet ingredients before mixing in the dry ingredients if you like.

    Can I use other types of nuts in these brownies?

    Absolutely! Almost any nut will work well, some of my favorites are walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts and peanuts.

    3 servings of chocolate almond brownies stacked one on top of the other on a white plate with a black background.

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    Cheers my fellow Foodies!

    ox Sabrina

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    Recipe

    One square serving of chocolate almond brownies on a white plate with whipped cream on top and blackberries beside.

    Almond Brownies

    These luscious, rich and chocolaty brownies are deceptively easy to make using just 1 bowl and 2 measuring cups.  Serve warm as a special dessert or cool and enjoy with coffee or tea or even packed in your lunch.  Makes 9-12 squares depending how big you like your pieces.
    5 from 16 votes
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    Course: Baking, Cake, Dessert
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 12 Squares
    Calories: 311kcal
    Author: Sabrina Currie

    Ingredients

    • 1 c Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips I used Hershey's Chipits
    • ½ c Salted Butter If using unsalted, add ¼ teaspoon salt at this point
    • 1 c Granulated Sugar
    • 2 Eggs Size Large
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • ¾ c All Purpose Flour
    • 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
    • ¾ c Almonds, Coarsely Chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350'F and line a 9" square pan (or similar sized; 8x10, 9" round etc) with parchment or grease and flour. *Tip: If you are greasing and flouring your pan, dust with cocoa instead of flour to avoid white dusting on cake. 
    • In bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs and vanilla until fully mixed. 
    • Melt butter in a 2 c measuring cup until very hot. Stir in chocolate chips and let melt, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth. 
    • Add melted chocolate to sugar and egg mixture and stir until mixed well. 
    • In second measuring cup, measure and stir together flour, cocoa and almonds and then add immediately to warm chocolate mixture.  Stir gently until it is fully incorporated. (As the chocolate cools, the batter will feel thicker, this is ok)
    • Spread evenly in pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes. They will still be soft when you take them out but test with a toothpick and when it just barely comes out clean, they are done. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then lift out onto cooling rack and serve warm or let cool then cut into squares. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

      February 19, 2019 at 4:05 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, chocolatey brownies are just the ultimate dessert, and I love the chopped almonds in there for some added crunch!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 19, 2019 at 5:42 pm

        Thanks Leanne! I’m so glad you like it 💕

        Reply
    2. [email protected]

      February 20, 2019 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      Whoah! You had me at "somewhere between a cake and a chocolate bar", Sabrina! There is nothing like a good brownie and your recipe for Chocolate Almond Brownies looks decadent, dense and deliciously fudgy. I cannot wait to try making a batch soon. 🙂

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 20, 2019 at 9:45 pm

        Thanks Denise! My family agrees, these are very reminiscent of chocolate almonds and were such a hit. I hope you love them as much as we do 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kim

      February 21, 2019 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      You had me a chocolate covered almonds. (They are my weakness!) These look amazing!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 21, 2019 at 4:48 pm

        Aw thanks Kim! Chocolate almonds are also my weakness 😋 I hope you get a chance to try these and love them as much as we do!

        Reply
    4. Terri

      February 23, 2019 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      Now that is MY kind of brownie - fast and easy! Because when I need chocolate, I need it NOW! Looks so delicious that I'm pinning for later!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 23, 2019 at 4:40 pm

        Thanks Terri! I agree, fast and easy is the only baking I like to make, I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    5. Kristen

      February 24, 2019 at 6:35 am

      5 stars
      You can never go wrong with a great simple chocolate brownie recipe and this is just that. My family will love these!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 24, 2019 at 11:41 am

        Thank you, I totally agree! Sometimes simple is best 💕

        Reply
    6. Ashlea C.

      February 08, 2021 at 6:02 am

      5 stars
      These brownies are almost too easy to make...I'm about tempted to make a batch every week. You can't go wrong with chocolate and almond! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 08, 2021 at 7:41 am

        Aren’t the my so easy?!?! Thanks for sharing your experience Ashlea!

        Reply
    7. Chef Dennis

      February 08, 2021 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is making me drool! So delicious!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 08, 2021 at 6:34 pm

        Thanks Dennis!

        Reply
    8. kyleigh

      February 09, 2021 at 7:11 am

      5 stars
      These were delicious!

      Reply
      • SabCurrie

        February 09, 2021 at 8:44 am

        Thanks Kyleigh, I’m so glad you liked them!

        Reply
    9. Jessica Formicola

      February 09, 2021 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      Almonds and chocolate are two of my favorites- put them together and I'm SOLD! Can't wait to try these brownies!

      Reply

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