Pure Joy Almond Brownies Recipes

Steps:

• 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., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (brownies may appear moist). Cool on a wire rack., 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 the refrigerator.,

Steps:

• Prepare mix according to brownie package directions, except only use 3 tablespoons
• of vegetable oil.
• Pour into a greased 9 x 13" pan.
• Pour and spread 1 cup of condensed milk.
• Sprinkle with chopped candy bars and toasted almonds.
• Bake at 350 for 35-38 minutes.
• Let cool completely before cutting into 2 dozen bars.

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13-x-9-inch baking pan, and set aside.2. Place all of the jar ingredients in a medium-sized bowl, and stir until well combined. Set aside. 3. Place the butter, eggs, and almond extract in a large bowl, and blend well with a spoon.4. Add the dry ingredients, including the coconut, to the butter mixture, and stir until well combined. 5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.6. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.CREATING THE JAR1. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.2. Layer the ingredients in the jar as shown below, pressing firmly with a flat-bottomed object, such as a tart tamper or the bottom of a narrow glass, after each addition. Make the layers as level as possible.TOP of the jar 3/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flourBOTTOM of the jar3. Secure the lid, and decorate as desired (see The Basics: 06-Creating the Jars DECORATING THE JAR). Attach the instructions for making the cookies found in the Gift Jar Tags chapter.From "The Mason Jar Cookie Cookbook." Copyright 2002 by Lonnette Parks. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Steps:

• Preheat your oven according to brownie recipe directions and generously spray two mini muffin pans with nonstick spray.
• Fill cups about 1/2 full with brownie batter and bake according to directions. When brownies are done, place pans on a cooling rack and remove brownies once cooled completely.
• In a medium bowl, combine coconut and sweetened condensed milk.
• With clean hands, roll coconut mixture into balls and press onto tops of brownie bites.
• Press an almond into the top of each.
• Place brownies in the freezer to harden for about 15 minutes.
• Melt almond bark or candy melts according to directions.
• Remove brownies from freezer and dip the tops in the chocolate.
• Place dipped brownies on a wax paper lined baking sheet and refrigerate until chocolate is set.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, and almond extract. Add the contents of the jar and the coconut, and stir until well mixed. Pour the batter in a greased 13-x-9-inch baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.