Prepare the Brownies

Preheat the oven.

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Melt the butter.

• Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until melted. Remove from the microwave and allow it to cool slightly.

Combine the brownie ingredients.

• Add the sugar, eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to the melted butter.

Mix the batter.

• Using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients until the batter is smooth and fully combined.

Add the chocolate chips.

• Fold in the mini chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Drain the cherries.

• Using a fork, lift the cherries from the pie filling and allow any excess filling to drain off. Avoid adding excess syrup to the brownie batter.

Add the cherries to the batter.

• Gently fold the drained cherries into the brownie batter until combined.

Transfer to the pan.

• Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Add a few additional cherries to the top if desired.

Bake the brownies.

• Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

Cool completely.

• Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely before adding the ganache.

Prepare the Ganache

Combine the ganache ingredients.

• In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream.

Heat the ganache.

• Microwave in 30-second increments until the chocolate begins to melt.

Whisk until smooth.

• Whisk the mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is smooth and thick.

Reserve a small portion.

• Transfer a small amount of ganache to a piping bag for the final drizzle.

Top the brownies.

• Pour the remaining ganache over the cooled brownies and spread it evenly across the surface.

Allow the ganache to set.

• Let the ganache rest for approximately 20 minutes, or until slightly firm.

Drizzle and finish.

• Cut the tip from the piping bag and drizzle the reserved ganache over the top of the brownies.

Slice and serve.

• Cut into squares and serve.