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Three gooey chocolate cherry brownies arranged on a rustic wooden board, with fresh cherries scattered around them.

Fudgy Cherry Brownies (The Ultimate Gooey Recipe!)

The ultimate recipe for Fudgy Cherry Brownies! This guide delivers rich, decadent chocolate brownies with a perfectly gooey center and juicy bursts of sweet cherries in every bite. Simple, foolproof, and unforgettable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pitted cherries fresh or frozen (thawed and patted dry)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 inch baking pan
  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until combined.
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in the cocoa powder and salt until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the flour until no dry streaks remain. Then, fold in the pitted cherries and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and slicing into 16 squares.

Notes

For the fudgiest texture, do not overbake the brownies. It's better to err on the side of caution.
Allowing the brownies to cool completely is essential for them to set properly and for clean slices.
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