Description
Indulge in these delicious Cherry Chocolate Chip Blondies, a delightful twist on classic blondies with the sweet addition of cherries and chocolate chips. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Blondie Batter:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup dried cherries (or chopped fresh cherries, pitted and drained)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stir until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips, dried cherries, and optional nuts. Spread batter into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until top is golden and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and slice: Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh cherries for dried, but be sure to pit and drain them well to avoid excess moisture.
- White chocolate chips can be used for a sweeter variation.
- Blondies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
