Roast the Cherries

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Cherries: Spread the pitted and halved cherries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Roast Cherries: Roast the cherries in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are soft and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Make the Brownie Batter

1. Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Add Sugar and Eggs: Stir in the granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
4. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and roasted cherries.

Bake the Brownies

1. Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
2. Pour Batter: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
3. Bake Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Cool and Serve

1. Cool Brownies: Allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish for about 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy your Roasted Chocolate Cherry Brownies as a delicious dessert.