Great American Brownie Cherry Pie

Ingredient

• 1/3 cup (75mL) chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
• 1/2 cup (125mL) butter or margarine, softened
• 3/4 cup (175mL) sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons (30mL) light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons (10mL) almond extract
• 2/3 cup (150mL) all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup (75mL) HERSHEY'S Cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon (1mL) baking powder
• 1/3 cup (75mL) coarsely chopped slivered almonds
• 1 cup (250mL) CHIPITS White Chocolate Baking Chips
• Frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
• Maraschino cherries with stems, well drained

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour 9-inch round glass pie plate. Lightly press cherries between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. In large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, corn syrup and almond extract until blended. Add flour, cocoa and baking powder; beat until combined. Stir in reserved chopped cherries, almonds and CHIPITS white chips. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cover; refrigerate until serving time. Garnish with whipped topping and cherries. Cover; refrigerate leftover pie.