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Home » Dessert Recipes » Easy Black Forest Brownie Bars

Easy Black Forest Brownie Bars

Published: May 16, 2016 · Modified: Jun 9, 2024 by Arlene Mobley · This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Rich fudgy Black Forest Brownie Bars are the ultimate dessert recipe! Homemade brownies filled with cherry pie filling and decorated with a chocolate drizzle. 

Black Forest Brownies stacked on a dish.

One of the best things about this decadent brownie recipe is that it is so easy to make.

All you need is a box of brownie mix, cherry pie filling, eggs, oil and some chocolate chips.

Rich chocolate fudge brownies mixed with sweet cherry pie filling make the best Black Forest Brownie Bars recipe I have ever tasted. via flouronmyface.com

Does that picture just make you want to lick the screen? This homemade Brownie recipe is to die for.

I had to get rid of them. I kept eating them. I was on the verge of gluttony.

Cherry Filled Brownie Bars-Black Forest Brownies via flouronmyface.com

You are just 5 ingredients away from this rich chocolate dessert recipe that is made with a box of brownie mix.

You probably have a box of brownie mix in the cabinet right now.

All you need is some cherry pie filling and you are good to go.

Pick up a can or two the next time you are grocery shopping to have on hand.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these cherry filled brownie dessert bars recipe via flouronmyface.com

You could stock up on pie fillings when they are on sale.

This way you'll always have some on hand. Canned pie filling is a handy ingredient to have on hand. You can use it in so many ways.

You can make so many different easy dessert recipes with canned pie filling.

Make these Black Forest Brownie Bars as soon as possible! They will be your new favorite dessert recipe!

Ingredients

Black forest brownies are easy to make when you start with a box of brownie mix.

  • 1 box fudge brownie mix
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can cherry pie filling, divided
  • 1 ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • red candy melts (optional)

Directions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 F, degrees.

Step 2: Mix the brownie mix, eggs, oil and 1 cup of cherry pie filling together in a large bowl.

Step 3: Spread the batter into an 8 x 8-inch baking pan that has been lined with parchment paper.

Step 4: Use a spoon to drop the remaining pie filling all over the top of the batter. Use the blade of a butter knife to marble the cherry filling over the top of the brownie batter.

Step 5: Bake in a preheated 350 F. degree oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until the center is set.

Step 6: Remove from the brownies from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot brownies. Allow them to melt 10 minutes. Spread the melted chocolate over the top with a spatula.

Step 7: Allow chocolate to harden before cutting.

Step 8 (optional): Drizzle the top with more melted chocolate chips and melted red candy melts to decorate. Allow to harden before cutting into 9 squares.

Recipe FAQs

Why are my brownies not moist?

Over cooked brownies will not be moist. If your brownies are dry they have baked too long.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Can substitute strawberry pie filling for the cherry.
  • Allow the chocolate to harden before cutting.

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3 stacked cherry filled brownie bars.

Black Forest Brownie Bars

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
Rich chocolaty homemade brownies that are filled with sweet cherry pie filling hits the spot when you are craving a sweet rich chocolate dessert recipe. Black Forest Brownie Bars are so good!
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Prep Time 8 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 53 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 Servings
Calories 394 kcal

Ingredients  

  • 1 box fudge brownie mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can cherry pie filling (divided)
  • 1 ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • red candy melts (optional)
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Instructions 

  • Mix the brownie mix, eggs, oil and 1 cup of cherry pie filling together.
  • Spread into an 8 x 8 inch baking pan that has been lined with parchment paper.
  • Drop the remaining pie filling over the top of the batter and marble with the blade of a knife.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 F. degree oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until the center is set.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot brownies.
  • Allow them to melt 10 minutes. Spread melted chocolate over the top with a spatula.
  • Allow chocolate to set before cutting.
  • Drizzle with more melted chocolate and melted red candy melts to decorate. (optional)
  • Makes 9 servings.

Recipe Expert Tips

  • Can substitute strawberry pie filling for the cherry.
  • Allow the chocolate to harden before cutting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1PieceCalories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 195IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 2mg
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If you like these Black Forest Brownie Bars. You might also enjoy these Cherry Cake Bars made with homemade cherry marmalade.

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  1. Mary Wright

    March 27, 2022 at 8:44 am

    OMGOODNESS! AWESOMESAUCE! Thank u very .uch for this recipe!

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    • Arlene Mobley

      March 28, 2022 at 11:58 am

      Mary you are very welcome!

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