1 (16 oz.) Maraschino cherries
2/3 c. butter
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. Quaker oats (uncooked)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. nuts, chopped (optional)
2 tbsp. vegetable shortening

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Drain cherries. Reserve 12 and chop remainder. In large saucepan, melt butter and 1/2 cup chocolate chips over low heat; stir until melted. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Add sugar, vanilla and eggs. Stir in combined dry ingredients, chopped cherries and nuts. Spread in greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake 25 minutes or until brownies pull away from pan sides. Cool completely.

Halve reserved cherries; place on top of brownies. In saucepan over low heat, melt remaining chocolate and shortening. Stir until mixture melts and is smooth. Drizzle over brownies. Cut in 2 1/2-inch squares and store in airtight container.