Description
Indulge in rich Chocolate Cherry Dessert Squares, combining fudgy chocolate with juicy cherries for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, integrating each one completely before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl, then gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries gently until well-distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
You can prepare the batter in advance. Consider using different fruits or adding nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate dessert, cherry squares, fudgy dessert, baked treats, easy dessert recipe