Chocolate Cherry Brownie Bites (Printable)
Fudgy mini brownies packed with dark chocolate and cherries, ideal for a sweet treat or gathering.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
09 - 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
10 - 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries, chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a mini muffin tin or line with mini paper liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Divide the batter evenly among the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
08 - Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dark chocolate and cherry pairing creates this sophisticated sweet-tart dance that keeps you reaching for just one more
- Mini muffin tins guarantee perfectly portioned treats with those coveted crispy edges and gooey centers every single time
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- Overbaking is the enemy here, pull them out when that toothpick still has some moist crumbs attached
- Chopped frozen cherries work beautifully, but they'll add a minute or two to the baking time
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- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create a better texture
- Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking for an even fudgier result