Cherry-topped Brownie Dessert Squares

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 (18 1/3 ounce) box fudge brownie mix
• 2/3 cup oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 eggs
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 (1 lb) container vanilla frosting
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, chilled

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350°f grease bottom only of 13x9 inch pan with shortening. in large bowl, stir brownie ingredients until well blended with spoon. spread in pan.
• 2 bake 24 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• 3 in large bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth. spread over cooled brownies. cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours or until set.
• 4 to serve, spoon pie filling over top. cut into squares.