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Maraschino Cherry Brownies are decadent chocolate brownies made with boxed brownie mix, chocolate chips, maraschino cherries and instant coffee.

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Maraschino Cherry Brownies are a delightful twist on traditional brownies that incorporate the sweet and vibrant flavors of maraschino cherries.

The vibrant cherries create a striking visual contrast against the brownie’s chocolatey backdrop, making them an appealing dessert option for special occasions.

This brownie recipe takes about forty minutes from start to finish and produces sixteen brownies.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make these chocolate cherry brownies, I started by greasing and lining a 9 x 9 baking dish with parchment paper.

I poured some packaged brownie mix into a large mixing bowl.

I added some chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries to the bowl.

I stirred to coat the chocolate chips and cherries with the brownie mix.

I added oil and eggs to the bowl.

I whisked all of the ingredients together.

In a separate bowl I combined some water and instant coffee.

I added the coffee mixture to the bowl with the brownie mix along with the vanilla extract.

I whisked until all of the ingredients were combined.

I poured the mixture into the parchment lined baking pan and spread it out evenly.

I placed the pan in the oven and baked the brownies until a toothpick inserted in the middle came up clean.

I sprinkled some mini chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries on top.

Then the chocolate cherry brownies were ready to slice and serve.

Maraschino Cherry Brownies are a luscious blend of rich, fudgy chocolate and sweet, tangy maraschino cherries.

The velvety cocoa goodness melds seamlessly with the tender bursts of maraschino cherries.

These cherry brownies can be enjoyed anytime but make a great treat for holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

These chocolatey cherry brownies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

If you are looking for a simple and delicious brownie recipe, then you need to try these Maraschino Cherry Brownies!

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make These Maraschino Cherry Brownies:

• 1 box (18.4 ounces) brownie mix (I used Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix)
• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ½ cup quartered maraschino cherries drained and dry out with a paper towel as much as possible.
• ½ cup oil (I used olive oil)
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons hot water
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee (I used 1 packet of 0.1 ounces)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

• ½ cup mini chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons quartered maraschino cherries, drained and dry

How to Make Maraschino Cherry Brownies:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Butter (you can also use oil or baking spray) a 9×9 baking dish.
3. Line with parchment paper and butter the parchment paper as well. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, pour the brownie mix and add the chocolate chips and the quartered cherries. Mix to coat the chocolate chips and cherries with the brownie mix.
5. Add the oil and eggs. Whisk all ingredients together.
6. In a small separate bowl, mix the water and the instant coffee.
7. Mix well and add to the brownie mixture with the vanilla extract.
8. Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated. Don’t overmix.
9. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-33 minutes (if you are using a different brownie mix, cooking time and temperature may vary) or until the brownie is perfectly baked and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle.
11. Sprinkle the extra cherries and chocolate chips for topping.
12. Let the brownies cool completely before serving.
13. Slice, Serve and Enjoy!

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