Loaded Cherry Almond Brownies
Loaded brownies smash sweet cherries, crunchy roasted almonds, and rich dark chocolate together into majorly indulgent dessert bliss!
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 185kcal
Ingredients
- 6 oz. Chocolove Cherries & Almonds in Dark Chocolate or other 55% dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 t. vanilla extract
- 1 t. almond extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 t. baking soda
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup cherries pitted & roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Bring a small pot of water to a rapid simmer, then set a large saucepan on top to create a double boiler.
- Stir the chocolate and butter in the large saucepan until fully melted and glossy. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and almond extract. Add eggs one at a time, stirring constantly.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix just until combined. Pour into an 8x8 baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle almonds and cherries across the top.
- Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes until slightly risen and almonds are golden brown. Let cool in the dish for at least 15 minutes before slicing.