
Amaretto Brownies
Posted By admin In Brownies, Desserts Tags: almonds, amaretto, unsweetened chocolate1 c. Shortening
4 oz. Unsweetened Chocolate Squares
2 c. Granulated Sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. Amaretto
1 1/2 c. Flour
1/2 tsp. Salt
Combine shortening and chocolate squares in a heavy saucepan.
Melt over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted.
Stir in sugar.
Pour into mixing bowl and let cool.
Stir in eggs and amaretto.
Mix in flour and salt.
Pour into greased 9″ x 13″ pan.
Bake 20 minutes at 400°
Let cool.
Frost with amaretto frosting.
Amaretto Frosting:
1/4 c. Butter
1 oz. Unsweetened Chocolate
2 Tbsp. Half & Half
2 21/2 c. Powdered Sugar
Pinch of Salt
2 Tbsp. Amaretto
1/4 c. Sliced Almonds
Combine butter and chocolate in a heavy saucepan.
Melt over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted.
Stir in half & half.
Beat in powdered sugar, salt and amaretto.
Spread frosting over brownies and sprinkle with sliced almonds.