Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Cooling Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
9
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Calories
309 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars
Description
This recipe for Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars blends melted butter and brown sugar into a rich, caramel-flavored base mixed with egg and vanilla extract. Flour and salt bind the batter, which is folded together gently to avoid toughness. Semi-sweet chocolate chips and whole cherries—fresh or frozen—are folded in to create pockets of sweetness and tart fruit throughout the blondie. Baking in a lined 8-by-8-inch pan develops edges that slightly pull away when done and a set but moist center that retains large chunks of fruit.
The resulting bars feature a balance of chewy texture from the blondie batter, melted chocolate pockets, and bright bursts from whole cherries. Cooling for at least an hour before slicing allows the bars to firm up sufficiently for clean edges. These bars store well at room temperature or can be refrigerated or frozen for longer storage. The recipe is flexible with seasonal fruit variations including plums, peaches, and berries, though moisture differences may affect baking time and doneness.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter melted (1 stick, unsalted
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 egg large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional
- ¾ to 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 cup Cherry fresh or frozen
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
- You can substitute or combine other fruits such as plums, peaches, nectarines, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries with cherries.
- Baking time may vary depending on the type and moisture content of the fruit used and your preference for gooeyness.
- Expect a toothpick inserted into the center to possibly not come out clean due to the chocolate chips and juicy fruit pieces.
- Store baked bars in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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