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Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars
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Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars

Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars combine melted butter, brown sugar, and egg to form a blondie base studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and whole cherries. Baking in an 8x8 pan yields a set bar with golden edges and a moist interior featuring chunks of juicy fruit and chocolate. The bars require cooling before slicing and can be stored at room temperature or frozen. The recipe allows for alternative fruit choices, with baking time adjusted for moisture content and desired gooeyness.

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

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, about 60 seconds.
  3. To the melted butter, add the brown sugar and stir to combine.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Bake for 27 to 32 minutes, or until edges begin to slightly pull away from sides of pan and center is set.**
  7. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309

% 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.