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Delicious Cherry Garcia Brownies topped with chocolate chips and fresh cherries

Cherry Garcia Brownies

These Cherry Garcia Brownies combine rich chocolate and juicy cherries for a fudgy dessert that's simple to make and perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter Makes them rich and fudgy.
  • 8 oz Chocolate Use a chopped bar or good quality chips, dark or semi-sweet.
  • 1 cup Sugar White sugar gives that classic shiny top.
  • 2 large Eggs For structure and chew.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Makes chocolate taste more chocolatey.
  • 1/2 cup Flour Just enough to hold everything together.
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa powder Optional, but adds deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Sharpens sweetness.
  • 1 cup Cherries Fresh, frozen, or dried, prepped properly.
  • 1 cup Chocolate chunks For that Cherry Garcia Brownies feel.
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1/4 tsp Almond extract To add an almond twist.
  • 1/2 cup White chocolate chips For additional sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Toasted walnuts For a nutty crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 F and line an 8x8 pan with parchment, leaving some overhang.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth. Let it cool for a minute.
  3. Whisk in sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Whisk until glossy.
  4. Fold in flour, cocoa, and salt until just combined.
  5. Fold in chopped cherries and chocolate chunks, saving a few to sprinkle on top.
Baking
  1. Bake until edges are set and the center looks slightly soft, about 25 minutes.
  2. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

These brownies get fudgier after a night in the fridge. Store in an airtight container.