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Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars
These cherry bars use my favorite blondie base and turn out perfectly every single time!
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
Ingredients
- 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*
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.
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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
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
% 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.