BRANDIED CHERRY BROWNIE BITES

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Dress Betty Crocker® dark chocolate fudge brownie mix with brandy macerated cherries and hazelnuts to make these decadent candy treats - perfect bite-sized desserts for gift giving.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup brandy
1 box (1 lb 3.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ dark chocolate fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
3/4 cup hazelnuts (filberts), toasted, skins removed and nuts chopped
12 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup hazelnut spread with cocoa

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, heat cherries and brandy to simmering over medium heat. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes.
  • Make brownie mix as directed on box, using water, oil and egg, except stirring in cherries, any remaining brandy and 1/2 cup of the hazelnuts. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. With spoon, scoop out brownies and shape into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet.
  • In microwavable bowl, microwave baking chocolate uncovered on High 1 minute or until melted, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir in hazelnut spread until well blended. With fork, dip brownie balls, one at a time, into chocolate mixture; tap off excess. Return to cookie sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup hazelnuts. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 45 mg

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