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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 21, 2026
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If you love the classic flavor combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries, you’ll love these brownies! Chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips are stirred into the batter and added on top. So there’s no shortage of chewy cherries and gooey melted chocolate when you bite in these brownies. And no one will guess these beauties started with a box of Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix, or that they only took 20 minutes to prep. Keep this recipe in your back pocket (and keep your pantry stocked with brownie mix) and you’ll be ready for any party, bake sale or other occasion that pops up!

Recipe Ingredients

Here's the ingredients you'll need to make these Chocolate-Cherry Brownies.

Betty Crocker™ Supreme Original Brownie Mix: Brownie mix creates a rich, fudgy texture while keeping the recipe quick and easy to prepare.

Maraschino Cherries: Chopped maraschino cherries add sweet cherry flavor and soft texture throughout the brownies. 

Semisweet Chocolate Chips: Chocolate chips melt into the brownies as they bake, adding extra chocolate flavor and gooey texture.

Eggs: Eggs help bind the batter together and give the brownies structure while keeping them soft in the center.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Water, vegetable oil.

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How to Store Chocolate-Cherry Brownies

Chocolate-Cherry Brownies store well, making them great for baking ahead.

Refrigerator

Store loosely covered for up to 3 days.

Freezer

Wrap brownies tightly and place in a freezer safe airtight container. The brownies will keep for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. 

Chocolate-Cherry Brownies

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 3 hr 25 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 6
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Ingredients

Brownie

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry

Instructions

  • Step 
    1

    Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease the bottom of a 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.

  • Step 
    2

    Mix the brownie batter as directed on the box. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup cherries. Spread in the pan.

  • Step 
    3

    Bake 28 to 31 minutes or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side of the pan comes out almost clean. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips over the top of the baked brownies; cool 30 minutes.

  • Step 
    4

    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cherries over top of the brownies.

  • Step 
    5

    In a small microwavable bowl, microwave the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring halfway through, until chips can be stirred smooth. Spoon into a resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut a small tip from one corner of the bag; drizzle chocolate over top of the brownies. Let stand about 2 hours or until chocolate is set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. 

Nutrition

220 Calories
9g Total Fat
2g Protein
32g Total Carbohydrate
23g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Brownie
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
80
Total Fat
9g
14%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
95mg
4%
Potassium
45mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
11%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
23g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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