Brownie

• 2/3 cup chopped dried cherries
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup (10 1/3 tablespoons) unsalted butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 cups (24 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs

Chocolate Glaze

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Whipped cream for garnish
• Maraschino cherries for garnish

Tools

• Brownie bar baking pan
• Non-stick spray
• small bowl
• large bowl
• Toothpick
• Cooling rack
• Straight icing spatula