- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: dessert
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: american
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: dessert
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: american
Ingredients
- 1 boxed brownie mix, with water, oil, and egg amounts according to package instructions
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup whole roasted almonds
- 1/4 cup cocoa nibs
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- finishing salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8″x8″ pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Mix brownie batter according to package instructions. In addition to the water, oil, and egg amounts specified on the package, add in instant coffee/espresso powder and vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, then top with roasted almonds and cocoa nibs.
- Bake according to package instructions, making sure to use the knife test to check for done-ness. Allow to cool slightly while you melt your chocolate chips.
- To melt the chocolate chips, place in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 15 second increments on 50% power. Stir chips in between each addition.
- Once fully melted, drizzle over brownies and finish with sea salt.
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