Dark Chocolate and Cherry Brownies

Makes 16 servings

Sweets are a top craving, and chocolate is in a class by itself. These rich brownies are just the ticket. Lining the pan with parchment paper helps prevent the moist brownies from sticking.

ingredients

Cooking spray
3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cherry preserves
1/3 cup water
5 tablespoons butter
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Powdered sugar (optional)

directions

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1. Preheat oven to 350°.
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2. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray.
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3. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, unsweetened cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Combine cherry preserves, 1/3 cup water, and butter in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Add preserves mixture to flour mixture; stir well. Add egg and egg white; stir until smooth. Stir in semisweet chocolate chips. Scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in pan on wire rack. Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired.

notes

Nutritional Information Calories:155 (31% from fat) Fat:5.4g (sat 3g,mono 1.4g,poly 0.2g) Protein:2.2g Carbohydrate:25.8g Fiber:1.1g Cholesterol:23mg Iron:1mg Sodium:168mg Calcium:10mg

Source: Rose Maria La Malfa