Almond Brownies

Almond Brownies
Makes 16 brownies

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Almond Brownies

Substitute your favorite nuts for the almonds to make your own tasty creation.

Ingredients

1/2	cup (1 stick) butter
2	squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened baking chocolate
2	large eggs
1	cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4	teaspoon almond extract
1/2	cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2	cups "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits, divided
1/2	cup slivered almonds, toasted and divided
	Chocolate Glaze (recipe follows)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 8×8×2-inch baking pan; set aside. In small saucepan melt butter and chocolate over low heat; stir to blend. Remove from heat; let cool. In medium bowl beat eggs and brown sugar until well blended; stir in chocolate mixture and almond extract. Add flour. Stir in 1 cup "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits and 1/4 cup almonds. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until firm in center. Cool completely on wire rack. Prepare Chocolate Glaze. Spread over brownies; decorate with remaining 1/2 cup "M&M's"® Chocolate Mini Baking Bits and remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Cut into bars. Store in tightly covered container.

Chocolate Glaze In small saucepan over low heat combine 4 teaspoons water and 1 tablespoon butter until it comes to a boil. Stir in 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder. Gradually stir in 1/2 cup powdered sugar until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Let glaze cool slightly.

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