Best 8 Cherry Nut Brownie Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Cherry Nut Brownie Bars, a harmonious blend of sweet and nutty flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful treats are crafted with a rich brownie base, studded with plump and juicy cherries and crunchy walnuts, creating a symphony of textures in every bite. Drizzled with a luscious chocolate ganache, these brownie bars reach a new level of decadence, making them the perfect indulgence for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe provides clear and concise instructions, ensuring success in your kitchen. Embrace the joy of baking and create these irresistible Cherry Nut Brownie Bars to impress your loved ones or satisfy your sweet cravings.

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Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY BROWNIE DREAM BARS



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These Cherry Brownie Dream Bars are sure to become your new favorite thing. From the fudgy brownie base to the crunchy topping - every bite of these bars is like a dream come true!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 oz brownie mix (plus ingredients needed to make brownies)
7 oz marshmallow creme
10 oz maraschino cherries
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups crispy rice cereal
Reddi-wip + additional maraschino cherries for topping

Steps:

  • Drain maraschino cherries and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut in half and set aside.
  • Prepare brownies according to package directions for 9x13 baking dish. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Spread marshmallow cream on top of chilled brownies and return to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • Top with halved cherries..
  • Melt peanut butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave safe-container. Heat on high heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between.
  • Stir in crispy rice cereal until completely coated. Spread mixture carefully over the top of the cherries.
  • Return to refrigerator for another hour before cutting into bars.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 76 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHERRY BROWNIES FROM SCRATCH



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I came up with this brownie recipe after being overwhelmed with cherries on our tree this year. It has the taste of a chocolate-covered cherry.

Provided by lemonadestand

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups pitted sour cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix sugar, oil, and almond extract together in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in another bowl; stir into sugar mixture until combined. Beat in 1/2 of the cherries using an electric mixer until moistened. Fold in remaining cherries. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brownies spring back when gently touched, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 212.7 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY BROWNIES



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If you love the classic flavor combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries, you'll love these brownies! Chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips are stirred into the batter and added on top. So there's no shortage of chewy cherries and gooey melted chocolate when you bite in these brownies. And no one will guess these beauties started with a box of Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix, or that they only took 20 minutes to prep. Keep this recipe in your back pocket (and keep your pantry stocked with brownie mix) and you'll be ready for any party, bake sale or other occasion that pops up!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup coarsely chopped maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Mix brownie batter as directed on box. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup cherries. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 28 to 31 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips over top of baked brownies; cool 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cherries over top. In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring halfway through, until chips can be stirred smooth. Spoon into resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut small tip from corner of bag; drizzle chocolate over top. Let stand about 2 hours or until chocolate is set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

CHERRY WALNUT SQUARES



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I call these my "naughty but nice" bars. Packed with dried cherries, white chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, they're indulgent and oh-so-good! -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3/4 cups chopped walnuts, divided
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup white baking chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and extract until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, cream and salt. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 4 minutes or until slightly thickened., Remove from the heat. Stir in 2-1/2 cups walnuts, cherries and vanilla; spread over crust. Bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with baking chips and remaining walnuts; lightly press into filling. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BIG SLAB BROWNIE BARS



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 32 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the pan and parchment
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups extra-dark chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cherries (or substitute frozen or drained jarred)
Chocolate Ganache, recipe follows
6 ounces dark chocolate chips
2/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 26-by-18-by-1-inch baking sheet with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang over the sides. Spray the parchment with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk to combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugars together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and beat in the eggs 1 at a time, then the vanilla extract until completely incorporated. Add the flour mixture a cup at a time and beat until combined.
  • Remove the bowl from the stand and use a rubber spatula to fold in the chocolate chips and cherries. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Cool on a rack to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Pour the Chocolate Ganache over the brownies and let cool. Cut into 32 rectangle-shaped cookie bars.
  • Put the chocolate chips in a medium bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edge of the pan, about 3 minutes. Pour the heavy cream over the chocolate and stir until completely melted and smooth.

WALNUT CHERRY BROWNIES



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Yield Makes 32 (2-inch) squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dried sour (tart) cherries (1/2 pound)
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped and toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter and flour a 13- by 9-inch baking pan.
  • Melt butter and chocolate in a 3-qt heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm. Whisk in brown sugar and vanilla. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time.
  • Whisk together flour and salt, then whisk into chocolate mixture. Stir in cherries and walnuts.
  • Spread in pan. Bake until a pick inserted in center comes out with crumbs, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely.

CHERRY WALNUT BARS



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Bars with a shortbread-like base and topped with frosting and coconut.

Provided by Roxanne

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup flaked coconut
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Mix together flour, white sugar and butter or margarine. Mix until crumbly. Press into a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Beat eggs, sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla. Drain and chop cherries, reserving liquid. Stir chopped cherries, nuts, and coconut into egg mixture. Pour on top of crust.
  • Bake 25 min. Cool.
  • Combine 1 teaspoon butter and 1 cup confectioner's sugar with enough liquid from cherries until spreadable. Frost bars. Sprinkle with coconut when icing is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

CHERRY NUT BARS



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From Land o' Lake. I think it is unique because of the marshmallows in it. You don't really taste them (in fact everyone surprised when I said they were in there) but they add a wonderful creamy note that compliment the cherries beautifully. The oats in the more traditional shortbread crust is an excellent addition also.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups quick oats
1 1/4 cups butter, melted
1 1/2 cups sugar
21 ounces cherry pie filling
1/2 cup pecans, Chopped
1 cup mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, mix flour, oats, sugar, pecans, baking soda and butter.
  • Mix at low speed until crumbly.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups of mixture for topping; press remainder into bottom of 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 350°F 12-15 minutes.
  • Spoon pie filling evenly over crust.
  • Sprinkle marshmallows and remaining crumbs over top.
  • Return to oven 25 to 35 minutes more, or until topping is golden.
  • Cut into bars when cool.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality chocolate chips. Look for chips that are made with real cocoa butter and have a smooth, even texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the brownies tough and dense.
  • Be careful not to overbake the brownies. Overbaking can make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them. This will help prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the brownies for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

This is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe for cherry nut brownie bars. The brownies are rich and chocolatey, with a chewy texture and a sweet and tart cherry filling. The walnuts add a nice crunch and flavor contrast. These brownies are perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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