Decadent fudgy brownies with a banana bite.

Banana Split Brownies

3 lb (10-1/4 cups)	brownie mix
4 oz (1/2 cup)	milk
1 oz (2 tbsp)	vanilla extract
2 lb (6 bananas)	DOLE® Bananas, peeled, diced
4 oz (1 cup)	chopped pecans, toasted
2 tubs (12 oz. each)	thawed whipped topping
	caramel sauce
48	maraschino cherries with stems

Prepare brownie mix as directed on package; set aside.
Heat milk and vanilla until hot. Add bananas, stir for 2 minutes to heat through.
Pour banana mixture and nuts into brownie batter. Stir to blend. Pour batter in greased half sheet pan. Spread batter evenly.
Bake at 350°F., 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Spread whipped topping over cooled brownies. Decorate with caramel sauce and cherries, if desired.