These homemade Chocolate Cherry Brownies are much better than packaged brownies but just as easy to make! The slightly sweet, fudgy chocolate brownie is dotted with fresh cherries for that classic chocolate-covered cherry flavor we all know and love.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Servings 16
Ingredients
⅓cup(75g)unsalted butter
1 ¼cups(250g)granulated sugar
2large eggs, at room temperature
1egg yolk, at room temperature
1teaspoonvanilla extract
⅓cup(80ml)vegetable oil
¾cup(75g)unsweetened cocoa powder
½cup(66g)all-purpose flour
⅛teaspoonbaking soda
¼teaspoonsalt
10ounces(283g)fresh cherries, pitted and cut into quarters
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Line an 8-inch square pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the butter and sugar to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until the butter is completely melted.
Whisk in the eggs, yolk, and vanilla until well combined.
Whisk in the vegetable oil and cocoa powder.
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Use a rubber spatula to fold it in until just combined.
Gently stir in the cherries.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached. Take care not to overbake.
Place the pan on a wire rack and allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting and serving.
Notes
Cherries: Frozen and thawed cherries can be used. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture or the brownies will turn out wet and soggy on the bottom.
Maraschino cherries that have been drained can also be used.
Double the recipe: The recipe can easily be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch pan for the same amount of time.
Make ahead tip:
Keep these decadent brownies in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If you refrigerate them, allow them to come to room temperature before serving.
You can also freeze baked brownies for up to 3 months. Wrap each slice in a double layer of clingfilm and place in a ziptop freezer bag. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator then bring them to room temperature before serving.