Merry Cherry Brownies
Indulge in the festive decadence of Merry Cherry Brownies, a delightful twist on classic chocolate brownies that’s perfect for holidays or special occasions. These rich, fudgy treats are studded with bursts of dried tart cherries and chunks of dark chocolate, creating an irresistible balance of sweetness and tang. Featuring a luscious blend of semisweet chocolate, cocoa powder, and a double dose of sugar, these brownies offer a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s enhanced by the subtle crunch of golden edges. Easy to prepare in under an hour, they’re baked to perfection in an 8x8 pan for the ultimate dense and chewy bite. Whether you're serving them at a festive gathering or enjoying them as an indulgent dessert, these cherry-infused brownies will brighten any table and satisfy every chocolate lover.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.75 cup dried tart cherries
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and combined. Let it cool slightly.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is thick and pale, about 2–3 minutes.
Gradually add the slightly cooled chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until fully combined.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, then gently fold into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
Fold in the dried tart cherries and dark chocolate chunks, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached.
Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 12 squares and serve or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 119 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 187 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
