Decadent White Chocolate Brownies W/Almond

I LOVE white chocolate! These are very rich and one of my favorites!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6 (1 1/4ounce)  bars  white chocolate with almonds, divided
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1 (1 ounce)  semi-sweet chocolate baking square
• 1  teaspoon shortening

Directions

1. In top of double-boiler, combine 4 candy bars and butter, bring water in pan below to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook til candy melts, stirring, set aside to cool.
2. Beat eggs on medium til thick and lemon-colored.
3. Gradually add sugar, beating well.
4. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture, mixing well.
5. Stir in cooled candy mixture and flavorings.
6. Coarsely chop remaining candy bars, and stir into batter.
7. Pour batter into a greased 8" square baking pan.
8. Bake at 350º for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. Cool on wire rack.
10. Combine semi-sweet chocolate and shortening in small saucepan.
11. Cook over low heat, stirring, til chocolate melts.
12. Drizzle over brownies.
13. Chill until chocolate hardens.
14. Cut into 16 squares.