From-Scratch Cherry Brownies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter (can use shortening)
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (almond would be good too)
• 2/3 cup dark cherries in light syrup, very well drained
• 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional) or 1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)