Merry Cherry Brownies

A yummy holiday treat! From a brand name baking magazine.

Heat oven to 350.

Grease bottom and sides of 13 x 9 inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.

In medium bowl , beat all filling ingredients with spoon until smooth.

Set aside.

In 2 quart saucepan , melted chocolate and butter over low heat , stirring frequently , until smooth.

Remove from heat.

Cool 5 minutes.

In large bowl , beat chocolate mixture , 2 cups sugar , the vanilla and 4 eggs with mixer on medium speed 1 minute , scraping bowl occasionally.

Beat in flour and salt on low speed 30 seconds , scraping bowl occasionally.

Beat on medium speed 1 minute.

Stir in nuts.

Spread half of batter in pan.

Spread filling over batter.

Carefully spread remaining batter over filling.

Gently swirl through batters with knife for marbled design.

Bake 45-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Cool completely , about 1 hour.

For brownies , cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Store covered in refrigerator.

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