CHOCOLATE CHERRY MERLOT BROWNIES

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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 350ยบ 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

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