Roasted Almond & Sea Salt Brownies

These indulgent brownies combine the rich flavor of cocoa with the nuttiness of roasted almonds, enhanced with a sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup roasted almonds, chopped
• Sea salt, for topping

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter

Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract

Add cocoa powder, flour, and salt, and mix until well combined

Fold in chopped roasted almonds

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly

Sprinkle sea salt over the top of the batter

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs

Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares