Olive Oil Brownies with Pistachios, Cacao Nibs and Sea Salt

These rich, fudgy brownies made with olive oil are made even better with the crunch of pistachios and cacao nibs. The sea salt gives these brownies the perfect balance of flavors, making them a classy treat for any event.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
• 1/4 cup cacao nibs
• Sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions:

Start by heating the oven to 350F 175C

A square 8-inch baking pan should be greased and floured

Whisk the sugar and olive oil together in a bowl until they are well mixed

Add the eggs one at a time, making sure to beat well after each one

Add vanilla extract and stir

Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together in a different bowl

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just combined

Add chopped pistachios and cacao nibs and mix them in

Spread the batter out evenly with a spatula as you pour it into the pan that has been prepared

Spread out the sea salt on top of the batter

In a hot oven, bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs on it

Let the brownies cool in the pan for a while before cutting them up and serving them