Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars, where rich chocolate meets juicy cherries in a chewy, blondie-style treat. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoy them as a sweet snack at room temperature. With minimal effort required and quick preparation, they are just what you need for busy days or special celebrations. Plus, the blondie base ensures a perfect texture that complements the fruit beautifully. Bake up a batch today and treat yourself to this scrumptious dessert!
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 your oven to 350F and line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spraying it lightly with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl for about 60 seconds.
- Stir in the brown sugar until combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate the flour (and salt if desired), stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and whole cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out.
- Bake for 27 to 32 minutes or until edges pull away from the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg