Almond Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 4 tablespoons cocoa 
• 1 tablespoon baking powder 
• Pinch of salt 
• 1/2 cup butter, melted 
• 1 teaspoon almond extract 
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds 
• 1 cup cold water

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and 
salt into a 9 inch square baking pan.  Add the butter, almond extract, vinegar, almonds and water.  Stir well until blended.  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until a knife comes out clean.  Remove and cool on a rack. 
Cut into 16 squares.