Description
Delicious chocolate cherry bars that are soft in the center and have a delightful combination of chocolate and cherry flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cherries (chopped if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture while stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips and dried cherries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden but center remains soft.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Make sure to line the baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg