Ingredients

1

(19.5-oz.) pkg. fudge brownie mix

1/2

cup oil

1/4

cup amaretto

2

eggs

1

cup slivered almonds, chopped

2 3/4

cups powdered sugar

1/2

cup butter, softened

1

teaspoon lemon juice

1/8

teaspoon salt

5

to 6 teaspoons amaretto

24

candy-coated almonds

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, 1/4 cup amaretto and eggs; beat 50 strokes with spoon. Stir in almonds. Spread in sprayed pan. Bake at 350°F. for 28 to 30 minutes. Place pan on wire rack; cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled.

In medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, lemon juice, salt and 5 teaspoons amaretto; beat until fluffy, adding remaining amaretto if necessary for desired spreading consistency. Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Cut into squares; top each with almond.