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Pink Salt Brownies
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Pink Salt Brownies

Craving fudgy pink salt brownies with the perfect sweet-salty balance? Get the full recipe and pro tips to bake them like a pro today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 29 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 16 Brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine Himalayan pink salt
Wet Ingredients:
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup olive oil or any neutral baking oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup strong brewed coffee or water
Mix-Ins and Toppings:
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
  • Flaky Himalayan pink salt for topping
Ingredient Notes:
Himalayan Pink Salt:
  • Use fine pink salt in the batter and flaked pink salt on top. The fine salt blends well while the flakes create texture and flavor bursts on the surface.
Olive Oil:
  • Gives moisture and richness without using butter. Choose light olive oil if you want a neutral taste.
Coffee:
  • Adds depth and boosts the chocolate flavor without making the brownies taste like coffee. You can use water if preferred.
Dark Chocolate:
  • Use at least 60 percent cacao for that bold fudgy finish. Semi-sweet also works but will taste slightly sweeter.
  • These ingredients work together to make brownies that are rich balanced, and packed with flavor. The pink salt is not just sprinkled on top. It’s built into every bite.

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat and Prep
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C or 350°F.
  2. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting some hang over the sides for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and fine pink salt. Break up any lumps in the cocoa so the batter stays smooth.
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add olive oil, vanilla extract, and brewed coffee or water. Whisk until smooth.
Step 4: Bring It All Together
  1. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks.
Step 5: Bake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top evenly with a spatula. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
Step 6: Finish and Cool
  1. Right after baking, sprinkle flaky pink salt over the top while the brownies are still warm. Let the pan cool completely before slicing. This helps the texture set properly.
  2. Each step is designed to bring out the deep chocolate flavor while keeping the texture soft, dense, and satisfying. Pink salt ties it all together with just the right amount of contrast.

Notes

Pink Salt Brownies Nutrition Facts (per serving – 1 brownie out of 16)
 
Nutrient
 Amount
Calories
 240
Total Fat
 11.6 g
Total Carbs
 35.2 g
Protein
 3.3 g