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Really, can you think of anything better? Brownies. Wine. Tart cherries. Cream cheese. Chocolate chips. Put them all together and you have the perfect home made gift. One that looks like you cooked for hours (even though they are done in no time!), and is decadent enough for the chocolate connoisseur on your list.
Black Forest Merlot Brownies
First I started with our Chocolate Merlot Brownie Mix.
Chocolate Merlot Brownie Mix
This brownie mix is perfect for the dark chocolate lover. It is made with high quality Dutch cocoa (not the cocoa found on the grocery store shelf) and dark, semi-sweet chocolate chips. Make the mix, following the…
View Full Recipe at Wine Barrel Gourmet's Blog
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