Black Forest Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°; grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan; set aside.
2. 2
   Drain one jar of cherries; remove stems and coarsely chop cherries.
3. 3
   Drain on paper towels; reserve remaining jar of whole cherries for garnish.
4. 4
   In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate pieces and butter; microwave on HIGH for 1 minutes; stir.
5. 5
   Microwave for 10-20 seconds more or until mixture is melted.
6. 6
   Add eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla, salt, and baking powder; stir until combined.
7. 7
   Fold in chopped cherries, white baking pieces, and almonds.
8. 8
   Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
9. 9
   Bake for 35 minutes; cool in pan on a wire rack; cut into bars.
10. 10
    Before serving, in a bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar.
11. 11
    Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
12. 12
    Pipe or spoon a small amount of cream cheese mixture onto each brownie.
13. 13
    Drain reserved cherries; top each brownie with a cherry.