Description
Delicious cookie bars combining sweet cherries and rich chocolate, perfect for parties or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped and drained
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped maraschino cherries and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Spread the dough evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding almond extract. Make sure to drain the cherries well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookie bars, chocolate chip, maraschino cherries, dessert, easy recipe