Cherry Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 cup salted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries (very well drained)

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk together melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the almond extract and eggs.

2. 2

   Stir in flour, salt, and cocoa powder.

3. 3

   Drain cherries really well, then add to batter. Mix well.

4. 4

   Pour batter into a 9x13" pan that has been sprayed with non stick cooking spray. Spread it evenly in the pan with the back of a spoon.

5. 5

   Bake at 350° for about 35-40 minutes, or till toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

6. 6

   For easier cutting, let brownies cool completely.