Description
Soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars filled with juicy cherries and gooey chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ to 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with foil and cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Stir brown sugar into the melted butter until combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Stir in the flour and salt until just combined without overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and cherries evenly.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 27 to 32 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
- Cool the bars for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen cherries both work well in this recipe.
- Pat frozen cherries dry before adding them to the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter or the bars may turn tough.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 76
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 48