Chocolate Amaretto Brownies

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CHOCOLATE AMARETTO BROWNIES

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Chocolate

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Shortening
4 oz Sq unsweetened chocolate
2 c Sugar
4 Eggs -- beaten
2 tb Amaretto
1 1/2 c Flour
1/2 ts Salt
Handful sliced almonds
-----AMARETTO FROSTING-----
1/4 c Butter or margarine
2 tb Half-and-half
1 oz Sq unsweetened chocolate
1 d Salt
2 1/2 c Powdered sugar, sifted
2 tb Amaretto

Note: 2/3 cup powdered baking cocoa can be substituted
for the chocolate squares. Combine shortening (Crisco
butter-flavored is good, or I've used margarine to be
cholesterol-conscious) and chocolate in heavy
saucepan; place over low heat, stirring constantly,
until combined. Remove from heat and cool. Stir in
eggs and amaretto. Combine flour and salt; add to
creamed mixture, stirring well. Pour batter into a
lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2" king pan. Bake at 400 for
20 minutes; cool. Frost with Amaretto frosting,
sprinkle with sliced almonds (or arrange in flowery
patterns). Cut into squares. Note: 3 Tbs powdered
baking cocoa can be substituted for chocolate squares.
Combine butter & chocolate in a heavy saucepan; place
over low heat and stir constantly until melted. Stir
in half and half. Add powdered sugar, salt, Amaretto,
stirring until smooth. Yield: Enough frosting for 2
dozen brownies. (Original recipe from Gayle Scott,
Chesapeake, VA) Shared by JUDY VOCELKA, Prodigy ID#
NFXS18B.



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