FUDGY CHERRY BROWNIES

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When I first saw this recipe in a local newspaper years ago, I couldn't wait to try it for our guests that very night. I knew it was a winner from the first bite. These rich fudgy brownies have been making friends merry ever since!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. In a bowl, combine biscuit mix, milk, egg and almond extract. Stir in chocolate mixture; mix well. Fold in cherries and remaining chocolate chips., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs and the edges pull away from the sides. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.