Brandied Cherry Brownie Bites

Prep 35 min
Total 2 hr 50 min
Servings 48

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. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated December 12, 2012

Make with

Betty Crocker Premium Brownie Mix

Ingredients

cup dried cherries

1/3

cup brandy

box (1 lb 3.9 oz) 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

oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped

1/2

cup hazelnut spread with cocoa

Steps

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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.
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.
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.
4

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. With spoon, scoop out brownies and shape into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet.
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.