Dark Chocolate and Cherry Brownies

16 servings
155 calories
5.4 grams fat
25.8 grams carbs
1.1 gram fiber


cooking spray
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cherry preserves
1/3 cup water
5 tablespoons butter
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
powdered sugar (optional)

Preheat oven to 350.

Line a 9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray.

Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Combine preserves, 1/3 cup water, and butter in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Add preserves mixture to flour mixture; stir well. Add egg and egg white; stir until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool in pan on wire rack. Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired.