Making Roasted Cherry Brownies is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to create this mouthwatering dessert:

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the Cherries: In a mixing bowl, toss the pitted and halved cherries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to coat them evenly.
3. Roast the Cherries: Spread the cherries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until they are soft and their juices have concentrated. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
4. Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
5. Mix Sugar and Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
7. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined and smooth.
8. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the roasted cherries, making sure they are evenly distributed in the brownie batter.
9. Prepare the Baking Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal of the brownies later. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
10. Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
11. Cool the Brownies: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Then lift them out using the parchment paper and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
12. Cut and Serve: Once cool, cut the brownies into squares and they are ready to serve!

These straightforward steps will lead you to perfect Roasted Cherry Brownies!