Best Chocolate Cherry Merlot Brownies Recipes

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CHOCOLATE CHERRY MERLOT BROWNIES



Chocolate Cherry Merlot Brownies image

Sweeten the moment with this unique, wine lover's dessert. Bursting with merlot-soaked cherries, these fudgy brownies are bound to spark passion.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 53m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces pkg. dried sweet cherries (1 1/4 cups, chopped)
1/2 cup merlot
8 ounces dark chocolate, baking bar (53% Cacao, broken into small sections)
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 119.3, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 14.2, Protein 3.9

CHOCOLATE CHERRY MERLOT BROWNIES



Chocolate Cherry Merlot Brownies image

Sweeten the moment with this unique, wine lover's dessert. Bursting with merlot-soaked cherries, these fudgy brownies are bound to spark passion.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 1 1/4 cups (6-oz. pkg.)
1/2 1/2 cup Merlot wine
2 bars (8 oz.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Baking Bar
1 1/3 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 1/3 cup butter, softened
2 2 large eggs
1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350º F. Grease 9-inch-square baking pan.
  • MICROWAVE dried cherries and 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 45 seconds; STIR. If pieces retain some of their original shape, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted; 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.

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