Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars

Name: Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 9 serving
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¾ to 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup cherries

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
9
Calories
309 kcal
Course
Baked Goods
Cuisine
American

Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars

Jade Rice

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These cherry bars use my favorite blondie base and turn out perfectly every single time!

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Ingredients

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½ cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
1 cup light brown sugar packed
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt optional
¾ to 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup cherries fresh or frozen*

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, about 60 seconds.
To the melted butter, add the brown sugar and stir to combine.
Add the egg, vanilla, and stir to combine. Add the flour, salt, and stir until just combined, taking care not to over mix or the blondies will be tough.
Fold in chocolate chips, fruit (I don’t halve the cherries: I like them chunky and big), and pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing it lightly with a spatula or offset knife if necessary.
Bake for 27 to 32 minutes, or until edges begin to slightly pull away from sides of pan and center is set.**
Allow bars to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving. Blondies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

*Can also use a combination of plums, peaches, nectarines, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries.
**Baking time will vary based on types of fruit used and the moisture content of the fruit; and how gooey you like your blondies. A toothpick inserted into the middle may not come out clean due to the chocolate chips or juicy fruit.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 309kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 76mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	309kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	43g	14%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Cholesterol	48mg	16%
Sodium	76mg	3%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	30g	60%