Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownies

I buy the 6lb. box of Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate brownie mix from Costco. It comes with 5 pouches.
When I have the time, I make the brownies from scratch.
http://www.ghirardellibrownies.com/recipes/Almond-Latte-Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1, 18 oz package or 1 pouch Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
• 1 cup (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions:

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Preheat oven to 325°F.
 

Blend mix, water, oil, egg and 1/4 cup almonds until moistened.
 

Spoon into lightly greased 8x8-inch pan. Bake 40-45 minutes.
 

Cool thoroughly.
 

Dissolve coffee crystals in 1 1/2 tsp. hot water. Set aside.
 

Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
 

Add sugar and coffee mixture.
 

Beat until smooth.
 

Spread over cooled brownie.
 

Chill.
 

Melt chocolate chips with oil in microwave 2-3 minutes at 50% power, stirring occasionally.
 

Spread over latte icing.
 

Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds.

 

Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate Brownies - From the Box
http://www.ghirardellibrownies.com/pdf/Triple-Chocolate.pdf

Chocolate Topped Brownies

http://www.ghirardellibrownies.com/recipes/Chocolate-Topped-Brownies
 

Prepare 1, 20 oz. package of Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Brownies as directed.

Unwrap 16 Ghirardelli Filled Chocolate Squares or Solid Chocolate Squares.

While hot from the oven, place unwrapped Ghirardelli Squares evenly over brownie.

Allow to cool.

 

The Baker's Edge Pan

http://www.bakersedge.com/product_ebp.html