Chocolate Cherry Brownies
Chocolate Cherry Brownies are incredibly rich and fudgy with pops of fresh, juicy cherries. The brownies are made using real chocolate, along with added chocolate chips, because there is no such thing as too much chocolate.
Servings: 9 brownies
Calories: 449kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter (if using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt)
- 4.5 ounces semi sweet chocolate (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or any flavor preferred)
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted and halved)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, or spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add the butter in pieces to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl along with the chocolate. Microwave in 15 second increments until the butter and chocolate have melted, stirring well after each increment.1/2 cup salted butter, 4.5 ounces semi sweet chocolate
- Add the sugar, eggs and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture and whisk until well combined.1 cup granulated sugar, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add the flour and cocoa powder and whisk until just combined.3/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- Fold in the chocolate chips and halved cherries.1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup fresh cherries
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake the brownies for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the edges have set but the middle is still soft. Be careful not to over-bake or the brownies may turn out more dense.
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- Dark chocolate can be used in place of semi-sweet. The brownies will be even richer, but less sweet.
- Frozen, thawed cherries can be used if fresh cherries are unavailable.
- Extra chocolate chips and cherry halves can be sprinkled on top of the brownies prior to baking.
- Brownies can also be cut into 12 servings.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature. Consume within 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 421IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg