Description
Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Cherry Dessert Squares, featuring rich chocolate and tart cherries for a perfect treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
- Optional: other fruits (e.g., raspberries, blueberries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter gently in a large bowl, then mix in the brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until the batter is lump-free and creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine this dry mixture with your wet ingredients, stirring until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs clinging.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into generous squares.
Notes
For added flavor, consider swapping chocolate chips for white chocolate or adding nuts for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg