Chocolate Amaretto Brownies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Amaretto Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable shortening; 4 ounces chocolate unsweetened unsweetened; 2 cups sugar; 4 large eggs beaten; 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur; 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 Handful almonds sliced, or walnuts or hazelnuts, chopped; 1/4 cup butter or margarine; 2 tablespoons light cream (half&half); 1 ounce chocolate unsweetened unsweetened; 1 dash salt; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted; 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur

Servings: persons

1 cup vegetable shortening
4 ounces chocolate unsweetened unsweetened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs beaten
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Handful almonds sliced, or walnuts or hazelnuts, chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons light cream (half&half)
1 ounce chocolate unsweetened unsweetened
1 dash salt
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur

1
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.
2
Remove from heat and cool.
3
Stir in eggs and amaretto.
4
Combine flour and salt; add to creamed mixture, stirring well.
5
Pour batter into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch king pan.
6
Bake at 400F (200C) for 20 minutes; cool.
7
Frost with Amaretto frosting, sprinkle with sliced almonds (or arrange in flowery patterns).
8
Cut into squares.
9
Note: 3 Tablespoons powdered baking cocoa can be substituted for chocolate squares.
10
Combine butter and chocolate in a heavy saucepan; place over low heat and stir constantly until melted.
11
Stir in half and half.
12
Add powdered sugar, salt, Amaretto, stirring until smooth.

1450

kcal

Calories

Fat

237

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup vegetable shortening, 4 ounces chocolate unsweetened unsweetened, 2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs beaten, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Amaretto Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Amaretto Brownies

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