Description
The Boozy Chocolate Brownie Cherry Bombs offer a luscious experience that is both simple to prepare and extravagantly rich in flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries, drained and chopped
- ¼ cup bourbon, rum, or cherry liqueur (optional, adjust to taste)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by taking your cherries, fresh or thawed, and mix them with your choice of bourbon, rum, or cherry liqueur. Allow them to sit for at least 30 minutes, absorbing the spirits, which will enhance their flavor remarkably.
- Set your oven to preheat at 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it generously to prevent sticking.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, remove from heat and incorporate the granulated sugar until thoroughly combined. Gradually beat in the eggs, adding them one by one, and finish by stirring in the vanilla extract for that extra aromatic touch.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Add this mixture gradually into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to ensure the batter remains tender.
- Fold in the chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips, followed by the soaked cherries and any left-over soaking liquid, distributing them evenly without squashing the cherry pieces.
- Pour your finished batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out to even the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. It’s done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with crumbs but no wet batter — expect a fudgy consistency.
- Allow your creation to cool completely on a wire rack within the pan. Once cooled, cut them into small bite-sized squares, turning them into ‘bombs’ of flavor.
- For an elegant touch, lightly dust your brownie bombs with powdered sugar just before serving, adding a gleaming finish to your creation.
Notes
Ensure cherries are thoroughly drained to avoid a soggy brownie texture. Refrigerate unused brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 180 per brownie bomb
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Protein: 2g