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A stack of chocolate cherry brownies with cherries scattered around.

Chocolate Cherry Brownies

Fresh cherries meet a rich, decadent chocolate bite in these chocolate cherry brownies. The sweet cherry juices plus the chocolate make the perfect bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tablespoon butter, melted and browned
  • ½ cup chocolate, chopped
  • cup oil
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1 ½ tsp espresso powder
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup  all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch pan
  • cherry pitter

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 and prepare an 8x8 pan with parchment or grease and set to the side.
  2. Brown the butter in a small saucepan on low heat. It will melt, foam, and then turn golden brown.
  3. While the butter is melting, chop the chocolate. When the butter is done, pour the butter over the chocolate and add the oil. Mix until the chocolate is fully melted.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the sugars, salt, eggs, and espresso powder. Whisk until light and foamy, about 5-6 minutes. Add in the melted chocolate and mix to combine.
  5. Fold in the flour and cocoa powder, making sure everything is fully combined. Mix in the cherries.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before cutting.