Indulge in a heavenly dessert experience with our Cherry Brownie Dream Bars. This delightful treat combines the rich, fudgy texture of homemade brownies with the sweet and tart flavor of cherries, creating a harmonious balance that will please any palate.
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the sugar until combined. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture until just combined.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom with a spatula.
In a medium bowl, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss gently to coat the cherries evenly.
Spoon the cherry mixture over the brownie batter, distributing it evenly across the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. The edges should be firm, and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the brownie bars to cool completely in the pan. Prepare the chocolate drizzle by melting the chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cherry brownie bars. Once set, slice into squares or bars and serve.
