ALMOND LATTE BROWNIES

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Provided by Pinay0618

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (20 ounce) package Ghirardelli double chocolate brownie mix
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided
2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Blend mix, water, oil, egg and 1/4 cup almonds until moistened. Spoon into lightly greased 8x8-inch pan. Bake 40-45 minutes. Cool thoroughly.
Dissolve coffee crystals in 1 1/2 teaspoons hot water. Set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add sugar and coffee mixture. Beat until smooth. Spread over cooled brownie. Chill. Melt chocolate chips with oil in microwave 2-3 minutes at 50% power, stirring occasionally. Spread over latte icing. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.4, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 36.4, Sodium 68.2, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 13.3, Protein 2.6