Dried Cherry Brownies

• 1 c. dried cherries
• Cherry schnapps
• 1 (10.25 oz.) pkg. fudge brownie mix
• 1/4 c. canola oil
• 1 egg

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

Place the dried cherries in a small bowl and add enough schnapps to just cover them. Microwave in 30 second intervals until the cherries have absorbed most of the liquid.

In a medium bowl, combine the cherries and liquid, brownie mix, oil and egg. Beat until a lumpy batter forms. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center of the pan comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting and serving.

• Yields: 9 servings
• Preparation Time: 30 minutes