Cherry Brownie Bites

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 (10 oz jar) maraschino cherries (drained, dried & chopped small)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
In a medium bowl mix dry ingredients; flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda & baking powder.
In large bowl beat butter and sugar together.
Add egg and vanilla. Beat until well incorporated.
Add dry ingredients slowly and stir until smooth.
Fold in Cherries and walnuts.
Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake about  8-10 minutes. Do NOT over bake.
(makes about 4-5 doz)
These cookies hold their shape while cooking. They should not spread.