ALMOND-CHERRY CAKE BROWNIES

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After I purchased a huge jar of cherries at an outlet store, I realized I needed more recipe ideas for them. I started experimenting and came up with these fudgy bars. Happily, my family loves them!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/4 cups chocolate syrup
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped slivered almonds
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and extract. Add chocolate syrup and flour; mix well. Stir in cherries, coconut and almonds. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and edges pull away from sides of pan. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a saucepan, combine butter and cocoa. Cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and extract. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.