Cherry Brownies

By srumbel

These would be perfect to make as a treat for neighbours or fr{I also changed the name from Cherry Squares to Cherry Brownies...like an older sister of the original recipe.}
I have adapted the recipe to fit today's tastes... a thicker square, thicker icing and chocolate drizzle and cherry on top to make them look ever more pur-ty.
And they taste divine....moist and cherry sweet and delish.
You will not be disappointed with this very easy recipe!
friends for Valentine's Day... or even for your adorable people at home.
from echoesoflaughter

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1.5 cups flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped red cherries
• Favourite frosting, tinted pink if desired.
• Melted chocolate for drizzling.
• Cherries with stems.

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. Stir together flour and baking powder. Add into butter & sugar mixture. Mix until blended.
4. Add chopped cherries.
5. Pour into greased 8x8 baking pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. {The top of the squares will look very brown when done, but will taste just fine!}
7. Let cool. Then frost with favorite icing tinted pink. Flavour icing with a little cherry juice from the jar of cherries if desired.
8. When icing has set, drizzle melted chocolate on top if desired. Let chocolate set.
9. Cut & remove from pan. Add cherries to slices just before serving

{makes 16 squares in 8x8 pan}