Description
These delicious Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars combine the richness of chocolate with the tartness of cherries, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar until well blended.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually incorporate it into the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and cherries until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly firm.
- Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh cherries when in season. If using frozen, make sure to thaw and drain excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars, dessert bars, cherry recipes, chocolate dessert, American dessert