• 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup baking cocoa
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Directions

Combine flour, baking powder and salt then set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butterthen Remove from the heat and stir in cocoa until smooth. Blend in eggs, sugar and extracts. Stir in flour mixture, cherries and nuts.
Pour into a greased 13 " x 9" x 2" baking pan. Bake at 350*F (175*C) degrees for 35 minutes or until brownies test done.

Ingredients for making the icing:

• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups confectioner's sugar
• 6 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 chopped nuts

Directions:

For icing, blend butter, vanilla, sugar, cocoa and milk until smooth; spread over hot brownies. Sprinkle with nuts, cool.
Makes 3 dozen bars.