Attempts at Domestication

0 Chop 1/2 cup of Maraschino cherries into quarters. Set aside.
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2 Combine room-temperature butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
3 Stir in the eggs.
4 Stir in the dark cocoa powder.
5 In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
6 Slowly stir the flour and baking soda mixture into the wet ingredients.
7 Stir in the Maraschino cherries and chocolate chips.
8 Pour the brownie batter into a greased and lined 8x8 baking pan.
9 Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
10 Remove finished brownies from the oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes.
11 After they cool fully, cut them into pieces and enjoy!