Chocolate Almond Bars

Indulge your sweet tooth with these decadent Chocolate Almond Bars, the perfect fusion of rich cocoa flavor and nutty crunch. Featuring a buttery base infused with unsweetened cocoa powder, dark chocolate chips, and toasted sliced almonds, these bars strike the ultimate balance between fudgy and chewy. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this recipe uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, making it a go-to treat for any occasion. Topped with a sprinkle of almonds for a delightful crunch and baked to perfection in under 25 minutes, these bars are an irresistible dessert or snack. Whether served with a cup of coffee or wrapped up for an on-the-go treat, these Chocolate Almond Bars are sure to satisfy every chocolate lover's craving!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds
• 0.75 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a small overhang for easy lifting.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter in the microwave in 15-second intervals until completely melted. Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until fully combined.

Step 4

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and slightly thickened.

Step 5

Gradually fold in the dry ingredients with a spatula until the batter is fully combined and no dry streaks remain.

Step 6

Reserve 2 tablespoons of the sliced almonds for topping and fold the remaining almonds and the dark chocolate chips into the batter.

Step 7

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the reserved sliced almonds on top for garnish.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 10

Once cool, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and slice into 12 even pieces. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(835.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3262.2

Total Fat 158.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 496mg	0%
Sodium 1209.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 475.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.6g	0%
Total Sugars 296.9g
Protein 66.1g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 563.4mg	0%
Iron 35.1mg	0%
Potassium 3059.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.7%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 53.0%