CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHERRY BROWNIES

My son had the inspiration for these wonderfully chewy cherry brownies. One of his favourites is a blondie version of this same cookie bar so why not a brownie version?

The sweet fresh cherries made a terrific addition to the fudgy cherry brownies and the cherry frosting can easily be changed to chocolate if you prefer or left off altogether; these chocolatey, chewy morsels are perfectly delicious all on their own.

Ingredients
FOR THE BROWNIES

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/3 cup good quality cocoa
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 square, 1 ounce melted unsweetened bakers chocolate
• 2 eggs
• 3 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped fresh cherries, cut in quarters

FOR THE CHERRY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 to 3 cups icing sugar, powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk; only enough to bring the frosting to a spreadable consistency.
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cherries

Instructions
TO PREPARE THE BROWNIES

1. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda and set aside.
2. Melt the butter over low heat
3. Remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar, melted chocolate eggs and vanilla.
4. Stir slowly until the sugar is dissolved. Pinch the mixture between your fingers to make sure that you cannot feel any sugar granules. This is an important step in baking fudgy brownies.
5. For full instructions : www.rockrecipes.com

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