CHERRY BROWNIE CUPS

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I like to lavish the chocolate lovers on my gift list with small Christmas tins of these cheery, cherry-topped treats.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, cubed
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
FUDGE FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup corn syrup
1-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry

Steps:

In a microwave. melt butter and chocolate until melted. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Transfer to a large bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually stir in flour and mix well. , Fill paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes. , With the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 1/2-in. indentation in the top of each brownie; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Beat in corn syrup and melted chocolate until well blended. Add confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth. Spoon 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each brownie. Top with a cherry. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.