These Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownie Bombs are a decadent treat with a fudgy brownie center, a juicy cherry, and a smooth chocolate coating. They are perfect for dessert, parties, or gifting, and can be customized to suit different tastes.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 15 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- 12–15 fresh or maraschino cherries
- 1 cup chocolate for coating (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
- Optional: sprinkles or crushed nuts for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped chocolate.
- Spoon a small amount of batter into each muffin cup.
- Place one cherry in the center of each portion.
- Cover the cherry with more batter until fully enclosed.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick near the edge.
- Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt chocolate for coating until smooth.
- Dip each cooled brownie bomb into the chocolate, shaking off excess.
- Decorate with sprinkles or crushed nuts if desired.
- Allow chocolate to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
Notes
Ensure cherries are dry before baking to prevent excess moisture.
Avoid overmixing batter to keep brownies fudgy.
Customize chocolate coating or fillings for variation.
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