Dr Pepper Chocolate Cherry Brownies

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2 Line a 9"x9" square baking pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray (or forgo the parchment paper, and butter and flour the dish.) Set aside.
Make the Brownie Batter
4 Pour in all the chocolate chips to a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat the mixture in the microwave in 30-second increments to melt the chocolate, stirring after each session. Once all the chocolate is melted, the mixture is good to go.
5 Pour in the vegetable oil and measure the brown and granulated sugars into the melted chocolate. Stir until combined.
6 Crack the eggs into a small bowl, and break the yolks with a fork. Pour the eggs the chocolate and sugar mixture, along with the Dr Pepper, vanilla extract and maraschino cherry juice, into the chocolate mixture.
7 Sprinkle the flour, cocoa powder and salt into the wet ingredients. Stir until combined.
8 Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
Decorate, Bake and Serve Brownies
10 Place the halved maraschino cherries on top of the brownie batter in the pan. (Make a design with them or simply sprinkle them—I personally like lines because then every slice gets a bite or two of cherry!)
11 Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are firm and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
12 Let cool for 20-30 minutes before slicing, and enjoy with a can of your favorite Dr Pepper.