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    Flour de Liz » Recipes » Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Recipes

    Published: Jan 29, 2023 · Modified: Nov 24, 2024 by Liz Pollio · Leave a Comment

    Extra Fudgy Cherry Chocolate Brownies

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    Flour de Liz » Recipes » Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Recipes

    Two of the greatest things to exist are rich and decadent fudgy brownies, and chocolate covered fruit. These super quick and easy one-bowl Extra Fudgy Cherry Chocolate Brownies take just a few minutes to prep and the result is the fudgiest brownie studded with chocolate chips and maraschino cherries in every luscious bite.

    A close-up top down view of a cherry chocolate brownie on its side showing the cherries inside surrounded by the rest of the batch of brownies.

    This easy Cherry Chocolate Brownies recipe is based on my Better than Box Mix Brownies recipe and is great for Valentine's day, Christmas, or really any time you have a chocolate craving! These chewy gooey brownies are even better than a box mix and are just as easy to make! If you love a chocolatey brownie with a romantic twist, you'll also love these Red Wine Chocolate Brownies.

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    • Why this Recipe Works
    • Ingredients and Notes
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • How to Make this Recipe
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Tips & Tricks
    • Storage Tips
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    Why this Recipe Works

    The combination of chocolate and cherry is so epic that it has it's own name: black forest. A black forest cake is the most well known black forest bake but these Cherry Chocolate Brownies are my favorite way to combine the cherry and chocolate flavors!

    Ingredients and Notes

    Ingredients needed to make Extra Fudgy Double Chocolate Cherry Brownies.

    Oil - Oil and butter are both sources of fat in this Cherry Chocolate Brownies recipe. Oil contributes to the fudgy texture of the brownies while the butter provides a rich flavor (and also contributes to the fudgy texture). Be sure to use a neutral oil like a vegetable or canola oil.

    Cocoa Powder - Unsweetened cocoa powder is one of the two chocolates in these homemade double chocolate brownies. This is the ingredient that makes the brownie batter rich and chocolatey.

    Sugar - The sugar serves multiple roles in these decadent brownies. The sugar offsets the bitterness of the unsweetened cocoa powder making these brownies the best sweet treat. Sugar also helps give these Cherry Chocolate Brownies those perfectly crackly tops we all love!

    Maraschino Cherries - I love using maraschino cherries in this easy yet decadent recipe because they add a vibrant pop of red color as well as a burst of fruity flavor which balances perfectly with the rich and fudgy brownie batter!

    Substitutions and Variations

    Cherry Juice - The juice from the jar of maraschino cherries is added to the brownie batter, but milk can be used instead if preferable. You'll still get that perfect chocolate cherry flavor from the addition of the fruit itself.

    Chocolate Chips - Any kind of chocolate chips will work great in these cherry brownies. I prefer semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips, but milk chocolate or even white chocolate chips will be delicious! Chocolate chunks or chopped chocolate can be used in place of chocolate chips in these Cherry Chocolate Brownies.

    Maraschino Cherries - If preferred, fresh, frozen, or canned cherries can be used instead of maraschino cherries. Cherry pie filling cannot replace the maraschino cherries.

    Espresso Powder - Consider adding a tablespoon of instant espresso powder when you add the flour and salt to really enhance the deep chocolatey flavor of these extra fudgy Cherry Chocolate Brownies.

    How to Make this Recipe

    Clear glass mixing bowl of melted butter, cherry juice, oil, and cocoa powder.

    Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, combine cocoa powder, juice from the jar of maraschino cherries, melted butter, and vegetable or other neutral oil until smooth.

    Clear glass mixing bowl with eggs and egg yolks added to the brownie batter.

    Step 2: Add the eggs and yolks and mix until combined.

    Clear glass mixing bowl with sugar added to chocolate brownie batter.

    Step 3: Add the sugar and mix until fully incorporated.

    A clear glass mixing bowl with flour and salt added to brownie batter.

    Step 4: Add the flour and salt, and mix until just barely incorporated It's okay if there are still a few streaks of flour.

    Maraschino cherries and chocolate chips added to chocolate brownie batter.

    Step 5: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and cherries until well disbursed in the batter. At this step, ensure any remaining streaks of flour are incorporated.

    A hand scooping chocolate cherry brownie batter into prepared pan.

    Step 6: Pour into a parchment-lined 9x13 pan and bake at 350° for approximately 30 minutes. Cool completely, cut into squares, and enjoy!

    Recipe FAQs

    What makes a brownie fudgier?

    There are a few different factors that lead to fudgier brownies. One is the fat to flour ratio. This Cherry Chocolate Brownies recipe brings in fat in a few different ways. Melting the butter makes the brownies chewier, as does using oil as a source of fat. We also add two extra egg yolks which are high in fat helping make these even fudgier.

    In addition, it's very important not to over-bake your brownies. When the brownies come out of the oven, they should be just slightly underbaked, as they will continue baking as they cool.

    Does the toothpick trick work for brownies?

    Sort of. Using a toothpick is a great way to gauge when to take your brownies out of the oven, but you have to look more closely because we're not looking for a clean toothpick. For these extra fudgy Cherry Chocolate Brownies, you want to see a thin coating of brownie batter on the toothpick. A clean toothpick means your brownies are over-baked.

    Is it better to bake brownies in glass or metal?

    You can bake brownies in either a glass or metal pan, but depending on which you use can impact bake time. I prefer a metal pan because I prefer the straight sides to the rounded edges of a glass pan. Additionally, using a metal pan can help your brownies bake more evenly.

    If using a glass pan, your brownies will bake faster so be sure to check your brownies sooner. You may even need to reduce the temperature slightly depending on your oven and your baking pan.

    A stack of three cherry chocolate brownies.

    Tips & Tricks

    Tip #1: Cool the Cherry Chocolate Brownies completely before cutting, overnight is ideal. If you try to cut them while they're still warm, they will fall apart. Because these brownies are extra fudgy, after they have cooled chill them in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes before slicing to help cut cleaner squares.

    Tip #2: For a fun and boozy variation, drain the cherry juice into an airtight container (save it for the brownie batter!) and fill the jar of cherries with bourbon, vodka, or rum. Let the cherries soak in the booze in the fridge overnight. Drain the alcohol before using the booze-infused cherries. Save the drained alcohol for a delicious cocktail with a hint of cherry!

    Tip #3: If you prefer to make extra fudgy triple chocolate brownies, dip the cherries in melted chocolate and let set before adding the chocolate covered cherries to the brownie batter.

    Storage Tips

    • Extra Fudgy Cherry Chocolate Brownies can be stored at room temperature for about a week.
    • They can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a slightly more solid and chewy texture.
    • These brownies can be frozen for 1-2 months. To store in the freezer, wrap in plastic wrap, then foil, then place into a zip-top freezer bag.

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    5 from 2 votes

    Double Chocolate Cherry Brownies

    The fudgiest decadent brownies loaded with maraschino cherries and lots of chocolate.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time40 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 20 brownies
    Calories: 360kcal

    Equipment

    • 9x13 baking pan
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cocoa powder
    • 1 cup juice from jar of maraschino cherries
    • 1 stick butter melted
    • ½ cup vegetable or canola oil any neutral oil will work
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 egg yolks
    • 3 cups sugar
    • 1 ½ cups flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup chocolate chips
    • 1 cup maraschino cherries halved (a 16 oz jar works perfectly for this recipe)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350° and line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder, cherry juice, melted butter, and oil until smooth.
      1 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup juice from jar of maraschino cherries, 1 stick butter, ½ cup vegetable or canola oil
    • Add eggs and yolks and mix until combined.
      2 eggs, 2 egg yolks
    • Stir in the sugar till fully incorporated.
      3 cups sugar
    • Add in flour and salt and mix until barely incorporated.
      1 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt
    • Gently fold in the chocolate chips and cherries (a few cherries can be reserved for topping).
      1 cup chocolate chips, 1 cup maraschino cherries
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. If cherries were reserved for topping, place those on top of the batter.
    • Bake about 30 minutes, until the top is crackly.
    • Remove from oven and let cool completely. Cut into squares, and enjoy!

    Notes

    Chill the brownies in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes before slicing to help cut cleaner squares.
    For a fun and boozy variation, set the cherry juice aside and soak the cherries in bourbon, vodka, or rum overnight before adding the cherries to the brownies (drain the booze and use for a fun cocktail).
    For triple chocolate brownies, dip the cherries in melted chocolate and let set before adding them to the brownie batter.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

    This recipe was originally posted on February 2, 2019, but was republished with new photos, additional information about the recipe, step-by-step instructions, FAQs, and tips and tricks in January of 2023 and with new photos in November of 2024.

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