Best Cherry Chocolate Brownies Recipes

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.
• Mix brownie batter as directed on box. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup cherries. Spread in pan.
• Bake 28 to 31 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips over top of baked brownies; cool 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cherries over top. In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring halfway through, until chips can be stirred smooth. Spoon into resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut small tip from corner of bag; drizzle chocolate over top. Let stand about 2 hours or until chocolate is set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

CHERRY-FUDGE BROWNIES WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE AND CHOCOLATE-DIPPED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Make sauce:
• Press preserves through fine strainer into heavy medium saucepan. Add cream and bring to simmer. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm before serving.)
• Make brownies:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 11 x 7-inch metal baking pan. Stir chopped chocolate and butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth; remove from heat. Whisk sugar, eggs and vanilla in medium bowl until blended; whisk in chocolate mixture. Sift in flour, baking powder and salt; stir to blend. Mix in dried cherries and chocolate chips, then preserves. Spread batter in prepared pan.
• Bake brownies until tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs still attached, about 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack.
• Cut brownies into 8 rectangles. Cut rectangles diagonally in half, forming triangles. Spoon warm sauce onto 8 plates. Place 2 brownie triangles atop sauce on each plate. Sift powdered sugar over. Garnish with chocolate-dipped cherries.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 13x8 1/2-inch glass baking dish. Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate in heavy large saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar. Mix in eggs 1 at a time, then yolk. Add extracts, then flour and cinnamon and stir until just blended. Mix in cherries and chocolate chips.
• Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until brownies are firm around edges and tester inserted into center comes out with a few crumbs, about 35 minutes. Cool on a rack. Cut into 16 or 32 pieces. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Wrap brownies individually and store airtight.)

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BROWNIES WITH CHERRY FLAVORED FILLED DELIGHTFULLS™

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil. Lightly grease.
• Combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl.
• Melt butter and semi-sweet morsels in large, microwave-safe bowl on 100% (HIGH) power for 45 seconds. Microwave at additional 15-second intervals, stirring vigorously after each interval until morsels are melted. Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Fold in 1 cup DelightFulls morsels and almonds. Spread into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup DelightFulls morsels over top.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until wooden pick near center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Lift out by foil edges to cutting board. Carefully remove foil. Cut into bars. Store in airtight container.
• To serve, coarsely chop remaining 1/4 cup DelightFulls Morsels. Spoon 1 teaspoon of Cream Cheese Topping onto each brownie bar. Sprinkle with chopped DelightFulls morsels.
• Cream Cheese Topping: Whisk together 1/3 less fat cream cheese (Neufchatel) and powdered sugar in small bowl until creamy.

DARK-CHOCOLATE CHERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8" x 8" baking dish with cooking spray. In a bowl, whisk together flours, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In another bowl, beat butter, sugar and coffee with an electric mixer on high until crumbly, about 30 seconds. Add eggs one at a time; beat on medium until a thick mocha-colored mixture forms. Add half-and-half, vanilla and chocolate chips; beat on low until just combined. Add flour mixture; beat on low until a thick batter forms. Pour into baking dish and top with cherries. Bake until edges are slightly firm but center is soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool 30 minutes; cut into 12 pieces.

DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Pat cherries dry with paper towels; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup chopped candy bars with oil; stir until smooth. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, extract, salt and melted chocolate. Add flour; mix well. Stir in cherries and remaining candy bars. , Spread into a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool on a wire rack.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 28 minutes. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 1-2 minutes longer or until marshmallows are soft but not browned. Sprinkle with cherries. Cool on a wire rack., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and cream; stir until smooth. Drizzle over brownies. Let stand until chocolate is set.

CHERRY CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• In 2-quart heavy saucepan on low heat, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with butter, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla.
• Gradually add flour, baking powder and salt to chocolate mixture. Fold in oats, nuts, 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/3 cup chopped cherries.
• Spread into greased 9 x 13" pan.
• Bake at 350 F for about 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool on rack.
• Cut brownies 4 by 6 across pan to make 24 squares.
• Sprinkle remaining chopped cherries over top.
• In small heavy saucepan on low heat, melt remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips and shortening, stirring constantly.
• Drizzle chocolate over top of brownies to make a lacey pattern.
• Chill about 15 minutes to set chocolate. Recut brownies.
• >From the Kitchen of: Carole Source: Ghiradell i.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening. Heat butter and baking chocolate in heavy 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, vanilla and eggs until blended. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Spread in pan.
• Mix marshmallow creme and cherries in small bowl. Spoon by teaspoonfuls onto batter. Swirl lightly with knife.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until marshmallow mixture is light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Make Chocolate-Cherry Glaze; spread over bars. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until glaze is set. For brownies, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.
• Method for Chocolate-Cherry Glaze: Heat chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Stir in cherry juice.

DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRY CORDIAL BROWNIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x11 inch pan. Drain the cherries and coarsely chop them. Spread them out on a paper towel to dry slightly.
• 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, dark cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Melt the butter and pour into a large bowl. Whisk in the dark chocolate chips until melted. Whisk in the sugar and then the eggs. Stir in the dry ingredients. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
• 3. For the buttercream, beat the butter together with the powdered sugar and extracts. Add the milk and maraschino cherry juice until it reaches a desired consistency. Fold in the chopped cherries. Frost the cooled brownies. Chill for 30 minutes and then cut into squares. Melt the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and stir in the oil. Drizzle over the frosted cut brownies.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 13x9x2- inch (or similar sized) pan.
• Stir together melted butter, sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and baking powder.
• I just use a rubber spatula for stirring; a wooden spoon should work just as well, or the mixer too.
• Then add an egg, stir it in well, add 1/3 cup flour, stir it in, and repeat until all eggs and flour have been added.
• The last flour addition will only be a quarter cup.
• If using a mixer, add all the eggs together, mix in and then add all of the flour.
• Make sure it's all mixed together thoroughly.
• Add the cherries and white chocolate chips and stir just until mixed.
• Pour the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly to the edges.
• Bake for 30 minutes, and then check.
• They should be done by then, but they may take another minute or two, but be careful not to overbake.
• Try to let them cool for half an hour before cutting.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Melt chocolate squares and butter in microwave and stir.
• Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla and stir.
• Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt (do not overmix).
• Pour into a 9x13-inch baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick baking spray.
• Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Cool on a rack.
• When cool, spread cherry pie filling on top of brownies.
• Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the top.

SPICY CHERRY CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat together the butter, sugar and vanilla. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly combined. 3. In a separate medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon and salt. 4. Slowly beat the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Continue mixing until evenly combined to form a batter. 5. Gently fold in the cherries and chocolate chips using a spatula. Pour the batter into the baking dish, using the spatula to level the top of the batter. 6. Bake until the brownies are set and a toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove the brownies to a rack, and cool completely before serving. Each of 16 servings: 406 calories; 5 grams protein; 64 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams fiber; 17 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 83 mg. cholesterol; 48 grams sugar; 169 mg. sodium.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY MERLOT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º F.
• Grease 9-inch-square baking pan.
• Microwave dried cherries and merlot wine in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute.
• Set aside for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Drain cherries; discard wine.
• Microwave chocolate in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR.
• Sections may retain some of their original shape.
• If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until smooth; cool to room temperature.
• Combine flour and salt in small bowl.
• Beat sugar and butter in medium mixer bowl until well mixed.
• Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
• Stir in flour mixture until blended.
• Stir in drained cherries.
• Spread into prepared pan.
• Bake for 33 to 37 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky.
• Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
• Cut into bars.
• NOTE: Sweetened dried cranberries can be substituted for the dried cherries.

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Cut 12 cherries in half, and set aside. Chop the remaining cherries, and set aside.
• Combine butter and 1/2 cup chocolate morsels in top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until the butter and chocolate melt, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly.
• Combine the flour and next 3 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir well and set aside.
• Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla to reserved chocolate mixture, stirring with a wire whisk until blended. Add to the reserved flour mixture, beating at low speed of an electric mixer until blended. Stir in reserved chopped cherries and pecans (pecans are optional).
• Spread mixture in a greased 13x9x2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 28 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into squares, and top each square with a reserved cherry half.
• Combine 1/2 cup chocolate morsels and shortening in the top of a double boiler; bring water to a boiil. Reduce heat to low; cook until chocolate and shortening melt, stirring occasionally. Drizzle over the brownies.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHUNK BROWNIES RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare brownies mix with the water, vegetable oil and eggs that it calls for on the box. (Every box can vary slightly) Bake as directed on the box. Let cool completely.
• In a medium sized mixing bowl combine butter, powdered sugar, and 3 Tablespoons of juice from the maraschino cherries.
• Beat until smooth and creamy.
• Remove all of the cherries from the jar and chop.
• Fold in the chopped cherries and chocolate chips into the batter.
• Spread over the top of cooled brownies.
• Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes to let the cherry layer set up well.
• Melt chocolate chips and butter together in the microwave at 30 second intervals. Stir, and repeat for 30 more seconds. Continue to do this until chocolate is smooth and melted.
• Spread over cherry-chocolate layer. Spread quickly because it will tend to set up when it hits the cold cherry layer.
• Let set up until hardened (stick in the fridge if you need them set up faster) and then cut and serve.

DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRY CORDIAL BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x11 inch pan.
• Drain the cherries andcoarselychop them. Spread them out on a paper towel to dry slightly.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, dark cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
• Melt the butter and pour into a large bowl. Whisk in the dark chocolate chips until melted.
• Whisk in the sugar and then the eggs.
• Stir in the dry ingredients.
• Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely.
• For the buttercream, beat the butter together with the powdered sugar and extracts. Add the milk andmaraschino cherry juiceuntil it reaches a desired consistency. Fold in the chopped cherries.
• Frost the cooled brownies. Chill for 30 minutes and then cut into squares.
• Melt the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips and stir in the oil. Drizzle over the frosted cut brownies.

CHILLI CHERRY CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to slow, 150 Celsius. Lightly grease a 18 x 28 cm pan. Line with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edge.
• Using a double boiler (or small glass bowl over pot of water) combine chocolate, butter, sugar and chilli. Stir over low heat until smooth. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
• Lightly blend cherries, flour, almond meal and eggs until well combined. Pour mixture into pan, smoothing top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until cooked when tested with a skewer (check 5 minutes earlier for fan forced oven.).
• Slice into squares, dust with cocoa powder and serve.
• Options for variations: Add ½ cup crushed peanuts with flour and almond meal. Replace dark chocolate with white chocolate. Replace cherries with mulberries.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• 1. Make brownies according to pkg instructions except drain the cherry juice off of the cherries and use the juice as a substitute for the liquid ( milk or water)Chop up the cherries (save some for the frosting) in halves and add them to the brownie mix. Turn half of the mix into the bottom of a long greased pan and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the batter,then cover the chips with the rest of the batter.
• 2. Cook using heat temperatures and time on the brownie box. Once the brownies have cooled, ice the brownies with milk chocolate frosting and top with remaining cherries, sprinkle nuts on top of the cherries. Yummy!

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CHERRY BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together the cherries and water. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.Strain the cherries through a fine mesh sieve, then pour into a bowl and let them come to room temperature.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease an 8×8 pan and line it with aluminium foil.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and salt
• In a large bowl, place your eggs, egg yolk, sugar, oil and vanilla extract. Mix together using a hand held mixer for about 6-8 minutes until well mixed. This is what will give you a thin crust on top!
• Place a small saucepan with about an inch of water over medium/low heat until it begins to simmer. Place a heat proof bowl over it and melt your butter and chocolate together until smooth. Take off the heat and set aside.
• Add the cocoa powder to the chocolate and whisk until smooth
• Pour the sugar mixture into the chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth
• Add the flour mixture and fold, making sure there are no air pockets
• Fold in your chocolate chips and cherries, though keep a handful to the side of both the cherries and chips to sprinkle on top
• Pour the brownie batter into the prepared tin. Sprinkle your reserved cherries and chocolate chips on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes. The top should have crackled, and a toothpick inserted will have a few crumbs on it.