Chocolate Chip Cherry Bars (Print Version)
Buttery bars with chocolate chips and cherries for a delicious, chewy treat everyone will love.
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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0.25 teaspoon salt
→ Mix-ins
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0.75 to 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup cherries, fresh or frozen, left whole
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with aluminum foil and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
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Place unsalted butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and heat until melted, about 60 seconds.
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Stir packed light brown sugar into the melted butter until blended. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Fold in all-purpose flour and salt, stirring just until combined to avoid over-mixing.
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Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and whole cherries. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Smooth the surface lightly.
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Bake 27 to 32 minutes, or until edges slightly pull away from the pan and the center is set.
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Allow to cool in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars and serving.
# Notes:
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Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to a week, or frozen for three months.