| | BROWNIES |
| 1. | HEAT oven to 350°F. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Spray the bottom only of an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
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| 2. | MIX brownie mix, eggs, melted butter and water in a medium mixing bowl until well blended. Spread half of batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup toffee bits. Spoon remaining batter to cover toffee layer. |
| 3. | BAKE 40 to 44 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean (do not overbake). Transfer to wire rack and cool completely. Using a toothpick, poke holes over top of brownies. |
| | TOPPING |
| 1. | WHISK brown sugar, cream and butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until mixture is smooth and comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix in vanilla. Cool 10 minutes. Whisk until thick enough to spread. Spread over brownies. Sprinkle with almonds and toffee bits. Let stand about 1 hour, or until topping sets. |
| 2. | CUT brownies into squares. Store in refrigerator. Serve cold or at room temperature. |
| TIP | *To toast almonds: Place almonds in dry nonstick skillet; cook over medium heat, shaking pan until nuts are lightly browned. |