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Amaretto Almond Brownies

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Aug 17, 2023
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Enjoy these bars made using amaretto and brownie mix and topped with almond – perfect for a dessert.

Amaretto Almond Brownies

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 24
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Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1 pkg. fudge brownie mix
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/4 cup amaretto
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup slivered almonds, chopped

Frosting

  • 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 5 to 6 teaspoons amaretto
  • 24 candy-coated almonds

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, 1/4 cup amaretto and eggs; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Stir in almonds. Spread in sprayed pan. Bake at 350°F. for 28 to 30 minutes. Place pan on wire rack; cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, lemon juice, salt and 5 teaspoons amaretto; beat until fluffy, adding remaining amaretto if necessary for desired spreading consistency. Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Cut into squares; top each with almond.

Nutrition

290 Calories
14g Total Fat
3g Protein
37g Total Carbohydrate
29g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
290
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
14g
22%
Saturated Fat
4g
20%
Cholesterol
30mg
10%
Sodium
120mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
29g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 2 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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