Great American Brownie Pie

By TrayH

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped almonds
• 1 cup white baking chips
• Whipped topping and maraschino cherries with stems, optional

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

* In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar.

* Add the eggs, corn syrup and extract; mix well.

* Combine the flour, cocoa and baking powder.

* Add to creamed mixture and mix well.

* Drain chopped cherries on paper towels. Fold the cherries, almonds and chips into batter.

* Transfer to a greased and floured 9-in. pie plate.

* Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

* Cool on a wire rack.

* Garnish with whipped topping and cherries if desired.