Black Forest Brownies

• 1 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup baking cocoa
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 6 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; stir in cocoa until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in extracts and chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in cherries and nuts. Pour into a greased
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3. Bake at 350u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake).
4. Meanwhile, for icing, in a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth; spread over hot brownies. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/black-forest-brownies/ (may not work)