Cherry Cordial Cheesecake

1 stick butter, melted
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 t. vanilla
2 eggs
2/3 c. SR flour
1/2 c. cocoa
8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. whipped topping
21 oz. can cherry pie filling
25 Hershey's cherry cordial kisses, unwrapped

Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9" cake pan with foil or use a sprayed spring form pan. (I still cover the bottom with foil so nothing leaks out.) Combine butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs, beating well. Stir in flour and cocoa gradually, and beat well until blended. Pour into pan. Bake 25 minutes until set (will be fudgy). Remove from oven and cool completely. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until well blended. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over brownie layer. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Before serving add cherry pie filling in center. Place kisses around the edge. Cut into wedges to serve. Cover leftovers and store in refrigerator.