Chocolate Cherry Brownies

Ingredients: 

3/4 cup cocoa
2 cups cut-up dried cherries
1/2 tsp baking soda

Melt 2/3 cup butter
1/2 cup boiling water
Add to above mixture

Stir in
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups chocolate chips

Place in a greased 9 x 13 pan
Sprinkle with extra walnuts

Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 35-40 minutes