Toasted Hazelnut Flourless Brownies

Indulge in the rich and nutty flavor of these decadent flourless brownies, made with toasted hazelnuts for added crunch and depth of flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup hazelnuts
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until fragrant

Allow to cool slightly, then rub off the skins using a clean kitchen towel

Chop hazelnuts coarsely

In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter together using a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth

Let cool slightly

In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined

Gradually pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, stirring constantly until smooth and well combined

Fold in the chopped hazelnuts

Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan and spread evenly

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter

Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares

Enjoy!