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40-Minute Fudgy Chocolate Cherry Brownies

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These Cherry Brownies are fudgy, chocolatey brownies with the addition of juicy, fresh, and fruity cherries to add dimension and depth to the flavor.
Course Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine American
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword Cherry Brownies, Chocolate, One-Bowl, Summer
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 9 brownies

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup butter usually = 1 stick
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oil vegetable, canola, or coconut
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet
  • 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved any type, fresh or frozen!

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
  • Slice your cherries in half and remove the pits. You can always opt to use a cherry pitter for a quicker, cleaner process.
    1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, oil, and sugar with a hand mixer on high until the mixture is smooth.
    ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • Next, add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix again until combined.
    2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Then, add your flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt and mix again until well-combined, making sure your batter is smooth and free of clumps.
    ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Fold in your chocolate chips and cherries, with the option to reserve a handful of each to add on top.
    ¾ cup chocolate chips
  • Use a spatula to transfer the batter into your lined pan, smoothing it out to spread the batter evenly throughout the pan. If you reserved some of your cherries and chocolate chips, place them on top now.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until you can shake the pan without a lot of wobbling in the center. Allow them to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use any type of cherries for this recipe—fresh or frozen.
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