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Brandied Cherry Brownie Bites

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Updated May 16, 2022
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Dress Betty Crocker® dark chocolate fudge brownie mix with brandy macerated cherries and hazelnuts to make these decadent candy treats – perfect bite-sized desserts for gift giving.

Brandied Cherry Brownie Bites

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 2 hr 50 min
  • Servings 48
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1/3 cup brandy
  • 1 box Betty Crocker™ Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix
  • Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
  • 3/4 cup hazelnuts (filberts), toasted, skins removed and nuts chopped
  • 12 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup hazelnut spread with cocoa

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, heat cherries and brandy to simmering over medium heat. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes.
  • Step 
    2
    Make brownie mix as directed on box, using water, oil and egg, except stirring in cherries, any remaining brandy and 1/2 cup of the hazelnuts. Pour into pan.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Step 
    4
    Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. With spoon, scoop out brownies and shape into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet.
  • Step 
    5
    In microwavable bowl, microwave baking chocolate uncovered on High 1 minute or until melted, stirring after 30 seconds. Stir in hazelnut spread until well blended. With fork, dip brownie balls, one at a time, into chocolate mixture; tap off excess. Return to cookie sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup hazelnuts. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.

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