Chocolate Cherry Brownies

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Chocolate Cherry Brownies

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Brownies Cookies
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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16 ounces maraschino cherries
2/3 cup margarine
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs -- beaten
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats -- uncooked
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts -- optional
2 teaspoons vegetable shortening

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Drain cherries. Reserve 12 and chop remainder.
In large saucepan, melt margarine and 1/2 cup chocolate pieces over low
heat. Stir until melted. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
Add sugar, vanilla extract and eggs.
Stir in combined dry ingredients, chopped cherries and nuts.
Spread into greased 13x9" baking pan.
Bake about 25 minutes or until brownies pull away from sides of pan. Cool
completely.
Halve reserved cherries. Place on top of brownies.
In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt remaining 1/2 cup chocolate pieces
and
shortening. Stir until mixture is melted and smooth. Drizzle over brownies.
Cut into 2 1/2" squares.
Store in airtight container.