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Decadent Dark Chocolate Sour Cherry Brownies

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Rich and fudgy dark chocolate brownies with tart sour cherries and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures in an easy-to-make treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (150g) sour cherries, pitted and halved (fresh or frozen and thawed)
  • 3/4 cup (130g) dark chocolate chips or chunks, 70% cocoa or higher
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Melt the butter gently in a saucepan or microwave. Pour into a large mixing bowl and whisk in both sugars until fully combined and shiny, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. The batter will look glossy and thick.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, being gentle but thorough to avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the sour cherries and dark chocolate chips carefully to distribute evenly without crushing the cherries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with the spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges look set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter). Start checking at 25 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter.’, ‘Sift cocoa and flour to prevent lumps and keep brownies light.’, ‘Fold cherries and chocolate gently to avoid crushing cherries.’, ‘Flaky sea salt enhances flavor without overwhelming sweetness.’, ‘Use toothpick test starting at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking; brownies should be fudgy.’, ‘For a crispier top, broil for last 1-2 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning.’, ‘Check baking powder freshness to avoid dense brownies.’, ‘Let brownies cool completely before cutting to avoid messy squares.’, ‘Can substitute almond flour for gluten-free option.’, ‘Butter can be swapped with coconut oil for a nutty twist.’, ‘Vegan option: use coconut oil, flax eggs, and dairy-free dark chocolate chips.’]

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