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chocolate cherry brownies

Chocolate Cherry Brownies

Chocolate Cherry Brownies are gooey rich brownies with asubtle cherry flavor, reminiscent of a chewy chocolate covered cherry. 
Author: Inger
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Desserts & Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 168 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces butter 1 stick
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder or ground coffee, optional
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon white whole wheat flour or all-purpose
  • 1 cup chopped sweet cherries
  • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose
  • 1/2-1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8 or 9-inch square pan; line the pan with parchment paper if desired (I did this).
  • In a medium saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from the heat, add the sugar and stir until combined
  • Return the mixture to the heat briefly and stir till it's just hot (about 110°F to 120°F--chocolate burns above 120°F). This will dissolve more of the sugar, to help produce the papery top on the brownies.
  • Give the sugar mixture a minute to cool if it may have gotten too hot, then stir in the cocoa, baking powder, espresso powder (if using), and vanilla.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, stirring until smooth with each add.
  • Toss the chopped cherries with the tablespoon of flour.
  • Measure the remaining flour carefully, spooning it into the measuring cup (not scooping), then leveling. Stir in the flour, then the chocolate chips and flour-coated chopped cherries. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake the brownies for 25-30 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out with wet crumbs (not raw batter--and test again if you hit a melted chocolate chip). The brownies should feel set in the center.
  • Cool on a rack, then cut when cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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