Amaretto Coffee Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 (19.5 ounce) box Pillsbury Rich & Moist Fudge Brownie Mix
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 (7 ounce) jar Marshmallow Creme
• 3 tablespoons instant amaretto-flavored coffee powder
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 13 x 9-inch pan.
2. In large bowl, combine brownie mix and butter; mix at low speed for 45 to 60 seconds or until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture in small bowl for topping.
3. Add milk and eggs to remaining brownie mixture; mix until smooth.
4. Spread batter evenly in greased pan.
5. In food processor bowl with metal blade or in medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Marshmallow Creme and coffee powder; process until smooth.
6. Spread evenly over brownie mixture.
7. Add walnuts to reserved 1 cup brownie mixture; mix well.
8. Sprinkle evenly over cream cheese mixture.
9. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes or until edges are firm to the touch.
10. Cool for 1 1/2 hours or until completely cooled.
11. Cut into bars.
12. Store in refrigerator.

Makes 24 bars.

High Altitude Instructions (Above 3500 Feet): Add 1/2 cup flour to dry brownie mix. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutritional Info Per 1 Bar: Calories 250, Calories from Fat 130, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated 6 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Total Carbohydrate 28 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugars 18 g, Protein 3 g

Diet Exchange: 1 Starch, 1 Fruit, 2 1/2 Fat OR 2 Carbohydrate, 2 1/2 Fat

Recipe and photo credit (used with permission): Pillsbury