Chocolate Brownie Cherry Bombs
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Chocolate Brownie Cherry Bombs
Description
Chocolate Brownie Cherry Bombs start with maraschino cherries soaked overnight in Crown Royal whisky, allowing them to absorb the spirit and soften. Concurrently, a box chocolate brownie mix is prepared, baked until just set, and allowed to cool completely. The baked brownies are crumbled and combined with chocolate frosting to form a thick dough. Chilled whisky-soaked cherries are then embedded inside this brownie mixture scooped into balls using a small ice cream scooper. Each ball is finished with a coating of melted Ghirardelli chocolate and chocolate sprinkles for texture and visual appeal.
The result is a rich, fudgy treat where the intense chocolate blends with the warmth of whisky and the sweetness of cherries. The soaking method lets the cherries plump and infuse flavor, contrasting nicely with the dense brownie texture. These can be chilled and served as bite-sized indulgences for gatherings or as an elegant homemade confection.
Ingredients
Crown Royal Cherry Ingredients
- 1 ounce maraschino cherries jarred
- 8-16 ounces whisky Crown Royal brand
Brownie Ingredients
- 1 .4 oz chocolate brownie mix box
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 egg large
- 1 chocolate frosting container
- 1 ounce melting chocolate brand: Ghirardelli
- 1 chocolate sprinkles small container
Instructions
Cherry Directions
- Drain and Rinse Maraschino cherries.
- Pour the cherries into a small bowl.
- Pour whisky over the cherries. Make sure you pour just enough to cover the top of the cherries.
- Allow to sit overnight so that the cherries can soak in the whisky.
- Remove cherries from the whisky and place onto a paper towel to allow the cherries to drip dry.
Brownie Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 13x9 baking pan with baking spray.
- Follow the directions on the back of the box to prepare the brownie batter.
- Once batter is made, pour it into the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with few crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Once the brownies have cooled completely, start to crumble the brownies into a large bowl.
- Mix in using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, 1/2 C of the chocolate frosting.
- Mix until the brownies start to form a dough.
- Using the small ice cream scooper, scoop out some dough and roll into a ball.
- Push your thumb into the center of the dough ball to form an indention.
- Place a cherry inside the indention.
- Mold the dough around the cherry and roll it into a ball.
- Place onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Continue the steps until all cherries have been rolled into a ball.
- Using a large microwave safe bowl, melt the melting chocolate in increments of 45 second or until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Using a fork, dip the brownie balls into the chocolate and roll until fully coated.
- Pick up the brownie ball with the fork and lightly tap the edge of the bowl to remove extra chocolate.
- Place brownie ball onto the cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle a little bit of the chocolate sprinkles onto the brownie balls.
- Repeat steps until all brownie balls have been dipped in the chocolate.
- Allow the chocolate to harden before enjoying!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 24 | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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