Name: Brownie Sundaes
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 1 stick butter; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 2 large eggs; 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; c. Unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. half-and-half; 1/4 c. light corn syrup; 3 tbsp. butter; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; tsp. salt; 2 pt. vanilla ice cream; Garnish: whipped cream and maraschino cherries

Step 1Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with foil, letting foil extend above baking pan on 2 sides. Grease foil in pan.

Step 2Make Brownies: Beat butter, sugar, vanilla and baking powder in a medium bowl with mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in eggs until blended. On low speed, beat in flour and cocoa. Spread in pan.

Step 3Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Step 4Meanwhile, make Fudge Sauce: Whisk cocoa and sugar in a saucepan or microwavable bowl to blend. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until smooth.

Step 5To serve: Lift brownie from pan; cut in 9 squares. Place in dessert dishes. Top each with ice cream, warm sauce, whipped cream and a cherry.