Cherry Swirl Brownies Name: patti osteen Base: retired Recipe: Cherry Swirl Brownies *********************************************************** 1-package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4-cup sugar 1/4-cup chopped well-drained maraschino cherries 1-teaspoon maraschino cherry juice 1-egg 1-box Betty Crocker Ultimate Fudge brownie mix with Hershey's Fudge Pouch and melt away mini chips *********************************************************** Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cherries, cherry juice and 1 egg with spoon; set aside. Make brownie batter as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs--except spread half of the batter in pan. Spread cream cheese mixture over batter. Spoon remaining batter on top; spread gently to cover. Bake 39 to 49 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before cutting. Store covered in refrigerator.