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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Better Homes and Gardens Ingredients:
2 (10 ounce) jars maraschino cherries, with stems |
1 cup semisweet chocolate piece |
1/2 cup butter |
3 eggs, lightly beaten |
1 1/4 cups sugar |
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1 cup white chocolate chips |
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted |
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
2/3 cup powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°; grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan; set aside.
2. Drain one jar of cherries; remove stems and coarsely chop cherries.
3. Drain on paper towels; reserve remaining jar of whole cherries for garnish.
4. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate pieces and butter; microwave on HIGH for 1 minutes; stir.
5. Microwave for 10-20 seconds more or until mixture is melted.
6. Add eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla, salt, and baking powder; stir until combined.
7. Fold in chopped cherries, white baking pieces, and almonds.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
9. Bake for 35 minutes; cool in pan on a wire rack; cut into bars.
10. Before serving, in a bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar.
11. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
12. Pipe or spoon a small amount of cream cheese mixture onto each brownie.
13. Drain reserved cherries; top each brownie with a cherry.
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