Gather the following ingredients to make your Roasted Chocolate Cherry Brownies:
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate (optional, for extra richness)