Ingredients

BROWNIES

2 cups firmly packed brown sugar

3/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened

2 Land O Lakes® Eggs

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 cup chopped almonds

1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped

DRIZZLE

2 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet baking chocolate

Directions 

Heat oven to 350°F. 

Combine brown sugar and butter in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy.

Add eggs and almond extract; continue beating until well mixed.

Add flour and baking powder; beat at low speed until well mixed. Stir in almonds and cherries. 

Press or spread mixture into greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 28-35 minutes or until top is golden brown and center is set. Cool completely. 

Combine chocolate and shortening in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted. Drizzle over brownies.

Cut into bars.