Holiday Brownies Recipe

Name: Holiday Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BROWNIES; 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate; 1 cup salted butter; 2 cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; CHERRY CHEESE FILLING; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup drained maraschino cherry; 1 1/2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice; 1 large egg

Servings: persons

BROWNIES
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
1 cup salted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
CHERRY CHEESE FILLING
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup drained maraschino cherry
1 1/2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
1 large egg

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
3
Cream Cheese Filling:.
4
In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer set on medium, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
5
Add sugar, maraschino cherry juice, and egg and beat until smooth.
6
Stir in maraschino cherries; set aside.
7
Brownie:.
8
In a microwave safe bowl, combine butter and chocolate. Heat on medium-high setting until melted, stir until smooth; set aside to cool for 3 minutes.
9
In a large bowl, beat chocolate mixture, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs with an electric mixer until smooth.
10
Gradually beat in flour and salt, scraping bowl continue to beat for 1 minute.
11
Stir in chopped walnuts.
12
Spread half of the batter into prepared pan.
13
Spread cherry-cheese filling over batter.
14
Carefully spread remaining batter over filling. Gently swirl with knife to create a marbled effect.
15
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in middle of brownie pan.
16
Cool completely before cutting into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.

1757

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BROWNIES, 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, 1 cup salted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Holiday Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Holiday Brownies

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Variations & substitutions

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