Biscuit baking mix is the base for these yummy brown sugar, coconut and maraschino flavored brownies.

Coconut-Cherry Brownies

1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup coconut, flaked
1/2 cup almond, chopped
3 tablespoons biscuit baking mix
1/4 cup maraschino cherry, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together brown sugar and softened butter. Stir in 1 1/2 cups biscuit baking mix.
3. Press in an ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake for 12 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, beat in a medium bowl then mix in sugar and almond extract. Stir in flaked coconut, chopped almonds, and 3 tablespoons biscuit baking mix. Spread over the baked mixture. Arrange chopped maraschino cherries on top. Bake until light golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool before cutting.

Makes 16 bars.

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