Servings: 16 bars
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Ready In: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Ingredients:
BROWNIES
1 (19.5-oz.) pkg. Brownie Classics Fudge Toffee Brownie Mix or Classics Fudge Traditional Fudge Brownie Mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine melted
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped toffee candy bars (two 1.4-oz. bars)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
TOPPING
4 oz. cream cheese (from 8-oz. pkg.), softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules or crystals
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped toffee candy bar (four 1.4-oz. bars)
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13×9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat brownie mix, 1 teaspoon instant coffee, butter, water and eggs with electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Gently stir in 1/2 cup chopped candy bars and 1/2 cup almonds. Spread batter in greased pan.
2. Bake at 350°F. for 24 to 28 minutes or until edges are firm. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 1 hour.
3. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon instant coffee with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Increase speed to high; beat in cream and vanilla until soft peaks form.
4. Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled brownies. Sprinkle 1 cup chopped candy bars and 1/2 cup almonds over top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
Tips:
To toast almonds, spread on cookie sheet; bake at 350°F. for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Or spread almonds in thin layer in microwaveable pie pan; microwave on High for 4 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
~Adapted from Kraft Foods