Cherry Cola Brownies

Brownie
1 box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch)
1/4 cup cherry cola carbonated beverage
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
Frosting
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup cherry cola carbonated beverage
24 maraschino cherries, if desired

Makes 24 Approximately 2 in x 2 in brownies

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray or shortening.

2. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, pouch of chocolate syrup, 1/4 cup cherry cola, oil and eggs until well blended. Spread in pan. Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from sides of pan come out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

3. In large bowl, beat frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread evenly over brownies. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Garnish each with cherry.

Can use diet cherry cola to reduce calories.

Number of Servings: 24

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CRYSTALPISTOL2.