Toasted Almond Chocolate Chip (Print Version)
Warm toasted bread layered with toasted almonds and semi-sweet chocolate chips for cozy indulgence.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Base
01 - 8 thick slices brioche or white bread
→ Topping
02 - 1 cup whole almonds
03 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
04 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of sea salt
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F, or prepare a medium-hot fire in your fireplace with a grill grate.
02 - Place almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast, stirring often, for 3–4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Roughly chop the toasted almonds.
03 - In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt until smooth.
04 - Spread a thin layer of the butter mixture over each slice of bread.
05 - Sprinkle each slice generously with chopped toasted almonds and chocolate chips.
06 - Place bread slices on a baking sheet or a grill-safe pan if using the fireplace.
07 - Toast in the oven for 6–8 minutes, or over the fire until the edges are crisp and the chocolate chips have softened.
08 - Serve warm, optionally dusted with extra cinnamon or a drizzle of honey.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Something magical happens when chocolate meets toasted almonds and they both melt together
- You can make these in an oven or over an actual fire, which feels infinitely cooler
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- The butter mixture can overwhelm the bread if applied too thickly, keep it sparse and let the toppings shine
- Watch the almonds like a hawk while toasting, they go from perfect to burned in seconds
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- A rimmed baking sheet catches any chocolate that tries to escape, saving your oven from a smoky mess
- Let the toasted almonds cool slightly before chopping, otherwise they retain too much heat and can affect the chocolate