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Decadent Chocolate Cherry Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and juicy cherries. A perfect balance of dark chocolate indulgence and bright fruity tartness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed preferred
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Mix-ins
  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
  • 1.5 cups cherries pitted fresh, drained, or pie filling (divided)

Equipment

  • 9x9 Baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined and slightly glossy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined and few flour streaks remain.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of cherries.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Top with remaining chocolate chips and cherries.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely in the pan before slicing to ensure they set properly.

Notes

For cleaner cuts, chill the brownies for an hour before slicing.