Chocolate Cherry Bars
Chocolate Cherry Bars are rich, fudgy bars packed with juicy cherries and chunks of chocolate. With a brownie-like texture and bold flavor, they’re perfect for chocolate lovers looking for an easy and indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12–16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and chopped
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (reserve a few for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8- or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, then mix in melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in cherries and chocolate chips, reserving a few for the top.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and top with reserved cherries and chocolate.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain fudgy texture.
- Toss cherries in flour before folding in to help distribute evenly.
- Let cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
- Try adding almond extract or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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