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 into 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!
Here are the ingredients you'll need to make these Chocolate-Cherry Brownies.
Brownie Mix: The 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 to the brownies.
Semisweet Chocolate Chips: Chocolate chips melt into the brownies as they bake as well as top the brownies, adding extra chocolate flavor.
Egg: This helps bind the batter together and give the brownies structure while keeping them soft in the center.
Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Water, vegetable oil.
Chocolate-Cherry Brownies store well, making them great for baking ahead.
Store loosely covered for up to 3 days.
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.
Heat oven to 325°F (350°F for glass pan). Grease the bottom of a 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.
Mix the brownie batter as directed on the box. Stir in 1/3 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup cherries. Spread in the pan.
Bake 36 to 39 minutes (29 to 32 minutes for glass pan) or until a toothpick inserted 2 inches from the side of the pan comes out almost clean. Immediately sprinkle 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips over the top of the baked brownies; cool 30 minutes on cooling rack.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cherries over the top of the brownies. In a small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Continue heating in 10-second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth. Spoon into a resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal the bag. Cut a small tip from the corner of the bag; drizzle chocolate over the top. Let stand about 2 hours or until chocolate is set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Because of the maraschino cherry topping, you’ll need to store your Chocolate-Cherry Brownies in the refrigerator.
Short on time? Dip a fork into the melted chocolate, then quickly flick your wrist back and forth over the surface to create a zig-zag pattern.
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