Ingredients
– 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
– ½ cup unsalted butter
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
– ½ cup cherry jam
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Saucepan
– Whisk
– 9×9 inch baking pan
– Parchment paper
– Cooling rack
– Spoon or scoop
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). I love how the kitchen fills with warmth while the oven heats up! In a medium saucepan, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and butter together over low heat. Stir frequently until smooth—this gives me the chance to inhale that delectable chocolate aroma. Once melted, remove the mixture from the heat and whisk in the sugar until fully combined. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Don’t forget to incorporate the vanilla extract; it adds that wonderful depth of flavor! (See the next page below to continue steps…)