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Black Forest Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs

These delightful brownie bombs are filled with a sweet cherry cookie dough, coated in chocolate, and offer a comforting dessert experience perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 bombs
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 box box of your favorite brownie mix (or homemade recipe)
  • as needed Ingredients listed on the brownie mix (usually eggs, oil, and water)
For the Cherry Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk (as needed)
  • 1 pinch of salt
For the Coating
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers
  • as desired Sprinkles or extra chopped cherries for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix instructions. Grease a baking dish and prepare the brownie batter as directed on the box or recipe.
  2. Bake the brownies and allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, crumble the brownies into small pieces and set aside.
Making Cherry Cookie Dough
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Gradually add in the flour and a pinch of salt, mixing until combined.
  4. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough reaches a soft, doughy consistency.
  5. Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
Forming the Bombs
  1. Take a small scoop of the chilled cherry cookie dough and roll it into a ball.
  2. Flatten a piece of crumbled brownie in your hand and wrap it around the cookie dough ball, sealing it completely.
  3. Repeat with the remaining dough and brownies.
  4. Place the brownie bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.
Coating
  1. Melt the chocolate chips or melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20-30 seconds until smooth.
  2. Dip each brownie bomb into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.
  3. Place them back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Garnish with sprinkles or extra chopped cherries while the chocolate is still wet, if desired.
  5. Refrigerate the brownie bombs until the chocolate coating is set.
Serving
  1. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy the decadent explosion of flavors!

Notes

Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you want to keep them longer, freeze the frosted bombs in a single layer on a tray until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving. Tips include chilling the cookie dough for easier handling and optionally adding flavors like toasted pecans or kirsch-soaked cherries.