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Chewy Chocolate Cherry Brownies
Laura

Chewy Chocolate Cherry Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies loaded with fresh cherries and chocolate chips for the ultimate dessert treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups brown sugar packed
  • 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate melted
  • 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cherries pitted and quartered
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
  2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, melted baking chocolate, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in three-quarters of the cherries and chocolate chips. Reserve some for topping.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Scatter remaining cherries and chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center has slight jiggle. Toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely in pan before lifting out using parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares.

Notes

  • Room temperature eggs incorporate more easily
  • Pat frozen cherries dry before using
  • Let brownies cool completely for clean cuts
  • Store at room temperature for up to 3 days