Cake Mix Christmas Cookies

A fudgy, brownie-like torte with intense chocolate flavor and a tender, moist crumb—made with just five ingredients, plus salt. Chris Kimball demonstrates how toasted almonds pull double duty: They add nutty depth and, when ground in the food processor, sub in for wheat flour to give this cake its dense, satisfying texture. Brown sugar instead of white deepens the chocolate notes with hints of caramel. The entire batter comes together in a food processor, making this a true back-pocket recipe fo