Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8x8 inch baking dish by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper.

Spread the pitted and halved cherries evenly on a baking sheet. Roast them in the oven for about 10 minutes until they become soft and the juices start to release.

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove it from the heat and stir in the granulated sugar until well combined. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before adding the eggs and vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay!

Gently fold in the roasted cherries and their juices into the brownie batter.

Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan before slicing into squares. Enjoy these delicious brownies warm or at room temperature!