Almond Brownies

Submitted by hungrykitten

"From TOH Simple & Delicious mag."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 3 dozen

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 (16 ounce) can chocolate syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

• Frosting

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1⁄2 cup chopped almonds

directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate syrup and extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture.
2. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (brownies may appear moist). Cool on a wire rack.
3. For frosting, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and 1 cup whipped topping; stir until smooth. Cool. Fold in extract and remaining whipped topping. Spread over cooled brownies. Sprinkle with almonds. Store in refrigerator.