Ingredients

1

(19.5-oz.) pkg. fudge brownie mix

1/4

cup water

1/2

cup oil

1/2

teaspoon almond extract

2

eggs

1/2

cup butter

1 1/2

cups sliced almonds

3/4

cup sugar

2

tablespoons all purpose or unbleached flour

3

tablespoons milk

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 15x10x1-inch baking pan. In large bowl, combine all brownie ingredients; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Spread batter in greased pan.

Bake at 350°F. for 18 to 22 minutes or until top is shiny.

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine all topping ingredients; mix well. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently.

Remove pan from oven. Spread topping evenly over brownies. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly. Cool 20 minutes or until topping is set. Cut into bars. Cool 35 minutes or until completely cooled.