ALMOND MACAROON BROWNIES

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Even when we were in the middle of remodeling our old farmhouse, I made time to bake at least three times a week. This is a little fancier brownie that's great for guests. -Jayme Goffin, Crown Point, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chopped almonds
TOPPING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup chopped almonds
16 whole almonds
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Add flour and chopped almonds. Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking pan., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg and flour until smooth. Stir in coconut and chopped almonds. Spread over brownie layer. Evenly place whole almonds over topping. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Drizzle with melted chocolate.

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