Description
Indulge in rich Black Forest Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs, featuring a fudgy brownie base, chewy cookie dough pockets, a cherry-cocoa ganache center, and a glossy chocolate glaze. Topped with cherries and almonds, these bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225g (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 200g (7oz) dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
- 200g (1 cup) granulated sugar
- 100g (½ cup) light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp (10ml) alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 95g (¾ cup) all-purpose flour
- 30g (¼ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 115g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 100g (½ cup) light brown sugar
- 1 tsp (5ml) alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 120g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
- 15g (1 tbsp) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100g (½ cup) halal-certified chocolate chips
- 100g (3½oz) dark chocolate, chopped
- 60ml (¼ cup) heavy cream
- 80g (¼ cup) cherry jam (no alcohol)
- Pinch of salt
- 80g (2.8oz) dark chocolate, chopped
- 30ml (2 tbsp) heavy cream
- 8 fresh pitted cherries, halved
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Oven & Pan: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 23cm (9-inch) pan with parchment paper.
- Melt Chocolate & Butter: Combine melted butter and chopped dark chocolate, gently heating until smooth.
- Mix Sugars & Chocolate: Whisk in granulated and light brown sugars until combined.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Layer Brownie Base: Spread half the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Make Cookie Dough: Cream butter and brown sugar, then mix in flour, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Roll dough into 1-tablespoon balls and arrange on brownie layer.
- Prepare Ganache: Heat cream, stir in jam and salt, then add chocolate until smooth.
- Add Ganache to Dough: Drop a teaspoon of ganache onto each cookie dough ball.
- Top with Brownie Batter: Pour remaining brownie batter over dough and ganache, spreading evenly.
- Bake & Cool: Bake for 25-30 minutes, then cool completely.
- Make Glaze: Melt chocolate and heavy cream until smooth.
- Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle glaze over brownies and garnish with cherries and almonds.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate. Avoid overmixing the brownie batter to prevent a tough texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bomb
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: brownies,chocolate,cookie dough,cherry,ganache,dessert,baking,black forest