Best 10 Black Forest Brownie Bars Recipes

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Black forest brownie bars are a delectable and indulgent treat that combine the rich, fudgy texture of a brownie with the sweet and tangy flavors of black forest cake. These irresistible bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a potluck, or simply a cozy night in. With their layers of chocolate brownie, creamy whipped cream, and juicy cherry filling, black forest brownie bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACK FOREST BROWNIES



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Although I enjoy sweets, other recipes have failed me (I'm a beginning baker). But not this one! It's easy, and the ingredients are always on hand. Even my boyfriend, who doesn't like most sweets, can't pass these brownies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup baking cocoa
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped nuts
ICING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter; stir in cocoa until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in extracts and chocolate mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture. Stir in cherries and nuts. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake)., Meanwhile, for icing, in a large bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth; spread over hot brownies. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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BLACK FOREST BROWNIES



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This is one of the best brownie recipes I have tried.

Provided by MICKEY3

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
4 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate
¾ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed all-purpose flour
½ cup pecans
½ cup dried cherries
½ cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with enough aluminum foil to hang over the edges. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • Melt baking chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes. Stir sugar into chocolate mixture until dissolved. Cool mixture slightly.
  • Mix eggs into into chocolate mixture until well mixed; stir in vanilla extract. Stir flour into chocolate mixture just until batter is moistened.
  • Process pecans and dried cherries in a food processor until chopped; fold into batter with chocolate chips. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brownies begin to pull away from the edges and are set in the middle, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 50.5 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

BLACK FOREST BROWNIE BARS



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Make and share this Black Forest Brownie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup butter
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon whipping cream

Steps:

  • Bars:.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Melt chocolate and butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
  • Cool.
  • Combine flour and salt in a bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • In mixing bowl, beat eggs until fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • Gradually beat in brown sugar.
  • Add cooled chocolate mixture and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour mixture until blended.
  • Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • Spread batter in a buttered 13"x 9" baking pan.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • Cherry Cream Cheese Filling:.
  • Cream butter and cream cheese in a bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in vanilla and powdered sugar.
  • Stir in cherries.
  • Spread mixture evenly over brownie layer.
  • Refrigerate until set.
  • Chocolate Drizzle:.
  • Melt the chocolate chips and cream over low heat or in the microwave.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Dip a fork into the mixture and drizzle over the cherry layer.
  • Chill until firm then cut in 2"x2" squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.4, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 44, Sodium 104.4, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 18.4, Protein 2.6

BLACK FOREST BARS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield about 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup cherry jam
3/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 1/2 ounces white chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides; coat with cooking spray. Whisk the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, almond flour and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to medium low; beat in the flour mixture until combined.
  • Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish in a thin layer with damp hands. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake until the chocolate layer is set, 25 to 30 minutes; let cool completely in the pan.
  • Meanwhile, combine the jam, dried cherries, lemon juice, cornstarch, almond extract and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the dried cherries soften and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Spread over the chocolate layer and let cool completely.
  • Lift the bars out of the pan using the foil. Put the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth; drizzle on the bars. Let stand until the chocolate sets, then cut into squares.

BLACK FOREST DREAM BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe Fall 2010! Chocolate, cherries and whipped cream layer into a delicious dessert bar.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil and egg until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop 3 tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart to make 3 cookies. Bake 12 to 13 minutes or until set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, press remaining cookie dough in bottom of sprayed pan. Reserve 1 cup cherry pie filling for topping; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and the remaining pie filling with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Spread cream cheese mixture over crust in pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled.
  • Spread whipped topping over cream cheese layer. Top with spoonfuls of the reserved cherry pie filling. Coarsely crumble baked cookies; sprinkle over top of bars. Refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to blend. To serve, cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 0 g

RICH BLACK FOREST BROWNIES



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The richest brownies ever made.

Provided by Divine Miss D

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ⅓ cups white sugar
¾ cup melted butter
¼ cup water
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup dark chocolate chips
¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat sugar, butter, and water together in a large bowl; add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Whisk flour, cocoa powder, pudding mix, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl. Add flour mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, to butter mixture, stirring batter well after each addition. Stir dark chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips into batter. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out slightly sticky with chocolate, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool in baking dish for 10 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 282.6 mg, Sugar 30 g

BLACK FOREST BROWNIE DESSERT



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Looking for an easy dessert using Betty Crocker® fudge brownie mix? Then check out this great brownie topped with whipped cream sprinkled with cocoa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pouch (10.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
2 tablespoons almond-flavored liqueur, if desired
1 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon cocoa, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with baking spray with flour. Make brownie mix as directed on pouch, using oil, water and egg. Pour batter into pie plate.
  • Bake 24 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out almost clean. Cool 30 minutes.
  • In small bowl, stir together pie filling and liqueur. Cut brownie into 6 wedges. Place each wedge on individual serving plate. Spoon about 1/3 cup cherry mixture over each wedge.
  • In medium bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Add dollop of whipped cream to each serving. Sprinkle with cocoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 70 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 53 g, TransFat 1 g

BLACK FOREST BROWNIES



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These easy-to-make, fudgy brownies, complete with retro decoration, marry a much-loved flavour pairing of cherry and chocolate

Provided by Nadiya Hussain

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 1h10m

Yield Cuts into 20 squares

Number Of Ingredients 13

250g unsalted butter , softened at room temperature, plus extra for greasing
1 tbsp instant coffee powder
350g light brown soft sugar
4 medium eggs
75g cocoa powder
100g self-raising flour
1 tsp cherry essence (optional), available from Lakeland
100g dried sour cherries , chopped
200g dark chocolate (60% cocoa solids)
25g unsalted butter , softened at room temperature
50g icing sugar
green food colouring gel
20 glacé cherries , halved

Steps:

  • Grease a 30 x 20cm cake tin and line with parchment. Heat oven to 180C/ 160C fan/gas 4. Mix the coffee with 2 tbsp boiling water, then set aside to cool.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together for about 5 mins until light and fluffy, then add the eggs, one at a time, incorporating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder and the flour. Add in the cherry essence and cooled coffee to the butter mixture, followed by the dry ingredients. Mix well, then fold in the cherries.
  • Spoon into the prepared tin, level the top with the back of a spoon and bake in the centre of the oven for 30-35 mins or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool completely in the tin.
  • Once cool, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave or over a pan of simmering water, then spread in an even layer over the top of the brownies.
  • While the chocolate is setting, mix the butter with the icing sugar and a few drops of green food colouring. Put the buttercream in a piping bag fitted with a writing tip nozzle. Cut the brownies into 20 squares, place two glacé cherry halves on top of each one and use the buttercream to create the cherry stem.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 28 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

BLACK FOREST BROWNIES



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Okay, there are plenty of recipes for Black Forest Cake, but none for Black Forest Brownies! This is so easy! So here it is! The brownie mix should be enough to fit a 13"x9" pan(the size of the package is estimated). Adapted from Country Woman magazine. German, New England, West

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

20 ounces fudge brownie mix (to fit 13'x9-inch pan)
1/2 cup oil (or follow package directions)
1/4 cup water (or follow package directions)
2 eggs (3 for a more cakey brownie, or follow package directions)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup whipping cream (heavy)
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate baking squares (or 2 oz. chocolate chips)

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake brownies, following pkg. directions, using a 13"x9" pan. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture.
  • Spread over the brownies. Top with pie filling.
  • In a microwave or small heavy saucepan, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate over the brownies.
  • Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to set chocolate. Enjoy!
  • Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2948.1, Fat 156.7, SaturatedFat 55.1, Cholesterol 390.5, Sodium 1306, Carbohydrate 361.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 190.1, Protein 31.6

CREAM CHEESE BLACK FOREST BROWNIES



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A brownie mix and canned pie filling help me fix these layered bars fast. Everyone loves the combination of chocolate and cherries.-Heidi Stouffer, Bradford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
2 ounces semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions. Cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. , Spread over brownies. Top with pie filling. In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over brownies. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until chocolate is set.

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Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% is ideal.
  • Don't overmix the brownie batter. Overmixing will make the brownies tough.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have any cherry pie filling, you can use fresh or frozen cherries. Just be sure to pit them before using.

Conclusion:

Black Forest brownie bars are a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your brownies fudgy or cakey, with or without nuts, or topped with whipped cream or ice cream, you're sure to find a Black Forest brownie bar recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these Black Forest brownie bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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