Description
Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars bring together classic blondie richness with tart cherry excitement in a delightful dessert that feels like a warm hug from your favorite bakery. Packed with juicy cherries and smooth chocolate chips, these bars deliver a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors that make your taste buds dance with pure happiness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup cherries, fresh or frozen
- ¾ to 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
- 1 large egg
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
Instructions
- Mix ½ cup melted unsalted butter (1 stick) with 1 cup packed light brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and glossy.
- Whisk 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until completely blended.
- Sift 1 cup all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon salt into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Fold ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries into the batter, distributing them evenly.
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour the entire batter into the prepared pan, spreading it smoothly with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 27-32 minutes until the edges pull away from the pan and the center looks set.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Check cherry ripeness and sweetness before adding to ensure the best flavor balance in your bars.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting of the bars.
- Chop cherries into small, uniform pieces so they distribute evenly throughout the batter without sinking.
- Let bars cool completely before cutting to help them set and maintain a clean, crisp edge when slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27-32 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg