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Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars

Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars - Sweet, Chewy Bliss Awaits

Delight in homemade Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars, featuring a rich blondie base with chocolate and cherries, offering a guilt-free sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Use margarine for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Substitute with dark brown sugar for flavor
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be used as a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for superior taste
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free all-purpose flour works for variations
  • pinch Salt Optional, enhances sweetness
Mix-ins
  • ¾ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Use white chocolate chips for a twist
  • 1 cup Cherries Fresh or frozen, pitted and chopped

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • medium microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil and grease it to prevent sticking.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in 1 cup of light brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the mixture. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in ¾ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of chopped cherries.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top.
  7. Bake for 27-32 minutes until edges pull away and center is set but slightly soft.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and use quality chocolate for the best flavor. Experiment with fruits for unique variations.

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