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Chocolate Cherry Brownies

February 7, 2023 by brooke Leave a Comment

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Chocolate cherry brownies are a chewy and fudgy chocolate brownie loaded with sweet, juicy cherries and chocolate chips. They're rich, decadent and incredibly delicious!

close up of chocolate cherry brownies with one turned to show inside.

These chocolate cherry brownies are the perfect combination of rich chocolate and sweet from the cherries. They are quick, and easy to make, with only one bowl needed.

If you love a loaded brownie you should try my biscoff brownies loaded with biscoff butter and cookies or my oreo cheesecake brownies that have a layer of oreo cheesecake.

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  • WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE
  • INGREDIENT NOTES
  • STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
  • VARIATIONS
  • FAQ
  • STORING AND FREEZING
  • OTHER POPULAR RECIPES TO TRY
  • Chocolate Cherry Brownies

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE

QUICK & EASY- These brownies can be made in one bowl and baked in thirty minutes, which means no planning ahead necessary!

SWEET & DECADENT- The combination of sweet cherries mixed with rich chocolate is the perfect pair.

CHEWY & FUDGY- These brownies are made using melted butter and melted chocolate for extra fudgy goodness.

INGREDIENT NOTES

  • Butter- You are going to melt the butter and chocolate together to start these brownies.
  • Chocolate Chips- Using melted chocolate chips helps keep these brownies extra fudgy.
  • Eggs- Make sure they are room temperature before starting the brownies.
  • All-Purpose Flour- Always use a scale to measure if you have one. If you don’t, lightly spoon flour into measuring cup so that it does not get too packed in.
  • Cocoa Powder- We use both cocoa powder and melted chocolate to give an extra chocolate flavor.
  • Cherries- You can make these using fresh or frozen cherries that have been thawed.
all the ingredients needed to make chocolate cherry brownies.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

STEP ONE: Start by melting the butter and 3 ounces of chocolate chips together in the microwave. I start with 30 seconds and then stir, continue in 15 second intervals until melted. Stir in espresso powder while still hot.

STEP TWO: In a medium mixing bowl, mix melted butter/chocolate with both sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix again for about 1-2 minutes.

melted chocolate and butter
brownie batter

STEP THREE: Whisk in baking powder, salt, flour and cocoa powder. Fold in most of the chopped cherries and chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan and then place any extra cherries or chocolate chips on top of the batter.

chocolate and cherries with the batter.
brownie batter all ready to bake.

STEP FOUR: Bake for about 30-37 minutes. You want the edges to start to pull away from the sides of the pan and darken, and a toothpick inserted in the middle to come out clean. Sprinkle with sea salt if you like. Allow to completely cool before cutting into.

brownies before baking.
chocolate cherry brownies after baking.

VARIATIONS

  • Other Fruit- These brownies would be great with any type of berry subbed in for the cherries.
  • Nuts- These would be great with some chopped walnuts or pecans mixed in.
  • Dairy Free- You could use this dairy free brownie base for these to become dairy free.
  • Gluten free- I have tested these using gluten free flour and you couldn't even tell a difference.

FAQ

How do you make sure to keep a gooey brownie?

The main reason a brownie isn't gooey inside is from over baking. You want a very slight jiggle in the very center of the baking pan when removing from the oven, as they will continue to bake while they cool.

Can I use cherry pie filling in my brownies?

No, cherry pie filling would not work for this recipe.

Can I use dutch cocoa powder?

Yes, any kind of cocoa powder will work for these. Dutch cocoa will create a richer brownie.

chocolate cherry brownies after cutting into squares with the corner piece detached.

STORING AND FREEZING

Chocolate cherry brownies will keep fresh on the counter. Just store them in an airtight container or wrap well with plastic wrap and they’ll last for 3-4 days.

FREEZING

If you want to prepare these ahead of time you can just wrap the whole pan well in plastic wrap and freeze until needed, or take them out of the pan, cut them and place in ziplock bags. You can also freeze any leftovers and they will stay fresh for up to 3 months. Just set them out and allow them to get to room temperature before serving.

3 brownies stacked on top of each other with a cherry on the top.

OTHER POPULAR RECIPES TO TRY

Red Velvet Brownies

Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies

"One" Banana Muffins

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close up of chocolate cherry brownies with one turned to show inside.

Chocolate Cherry Brownies

brooke
Chocolate cherry brownies are a chewy and fudgy chocolate brownie loaded with sweet cherries and chocolate chips. They're rich, decadent and incredibly delicious!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Brownie:

  • ¾ cup butter
  • 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temp
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups chopped cherries I used frozen sweet cherries that were thawed and drained.
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips I used semi-sweet
  • flaked sea salt for topping if desired.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper and spray.
  • Start by melting the butter and 3 ounces of chocolate chips together in the microwave. I start with 30 seconds and then stir, continue in 15 second intervals until melted. Stir in espresso powder while still hot.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix melted butter/chocolate with both sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix again for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Whisk in baking powder, salt, flour and cocoa powder. Fold in most of the chopped cherries and chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan and then place any extra cherries or chocolate chips on top of the batter.
  • Bake for about 30-37 minutes. You want the edges to start to pull away from the sides of the pan and darken, and a toothpick inserted in the middle to come out clean. Sprinkle with sea salt if you like. Allow to completely cool before cutting into.

Notes

Espresso powder is used to enhance the chocolate flavor, there is no coffee flavor in the brownies. Feel free to omit if you don't have it, or don't want to use it.
I have made these with gluten free flour and they turned out perfect.
If using frozen cherries, allow them to thaw and drain before cutting up. This will keep from adding too much excess liquid to the brownies, you will also most likely need to add a few extra minutes to baking because of the juices.
I have only made these with fresh and frozen cherries, never canned or jarred.
I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 327IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brownies, chewy, chocolate, chocolate cherry, chocolate cherry brownies
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