Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°.

Step 2

Line a 9 x 5 x 3 loaf pan with enough parchment paper to overhang the sides and make handles for lifting the blondies out.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, stir together the melted butter and brown sugar with a wooden spoon until well blended.

Step 4

Stir in the egg yolk, vanilla, almond extract and salt.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour and baking powder evenly on top and stir it together.

Step 6

Finally, stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and cherries.

Step 7

Bake for 22-24 minutes. Use a toothpick to test for doneness you don't want the toothpick to come out dry; some moist crumbs clinging is what you're looking for. Immediately lift the blondies out of the pan and allow to cool completely on a wire rack before devouring.