Ingredients

• 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup flaked coconut
• 1 (16-ounce) can dark sweet cherries
• 1 (15-ounce) brownie mix (8×8 pan size)
• 2 eggs, divided
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Method

• Drain cherries; reserve 1/4 cup cherry juice. Put brownie mix in a large bowl. Add oil, one egg and reserved cherry juice; mix. Gently stir in cherries. Set aside.
• Put sugar and cream cheese in a medium bowl. Beat with a mixer 3 to 4 minutes, or until well mixed. Add remaining one egg; mix well. Stir in coconut and almond extract.
• Lightly grease an 8×8x2-inch baking pan. Spoon brownie mixture evenly into pan. Spoon cream cheese mixture over brownie mixture. Use a knife to swirl cream cheese mixture into brownie mixture.
• Bake in a preheated 350° F oven 35 to 40 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Let cool and cut into squares or bars.

Note:1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts can be substituted for coconut.

Makes 9 squares; 18 bars

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