Almond Macaroon Brownies
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, Indiana16 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup chopped almonds
- TOPPING:
- 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup chopped almonds
- 16 whole almonds
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted
Directions
- 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 near