Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and juicy cherries with these Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make dessert features a soft, chewy blondie base that is sure to impress family and friends alike. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this treat in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 to 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl (about 60 seconds).
- Stir in brown sugar, then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add flour and optional salt; stir gently until just mixed.
- Fold in chocolate chips and cherries; pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 27 to 32 minutes or until edges pull away from the pan.
- Allow to cool for at least an hour before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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