INGREDIENTS
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1 cup finely chopped almonds, divided in two
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18 ounces (1 1/2 packages) semisweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli, divided in two
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
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1 cup brown sugar, generously packed
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1 pinch kosher salt
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1 teaspoon best-quality vanilla extract
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Good-quality sea salt, optional