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Chocolate Chip and Cherry Blondies

Chocolate Chip and Cherry Blondies: Your New Favorite Treat

Chocolate Chip and Cherry Blondies are a quick and delightful treat that combines buttery blondies with cherries and chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Can use plant-based butter for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used for a richer flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Substitute with a flax egg for a vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for best results.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour A 1:1 gluten-free flour blend can be used.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor depth.
  • 0.5 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark or white chocolate chips can be swapped.
  • 1 cup Cherries (pitted and halved) Use fresh or thawed frozen cherries.

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter and mix it with 1 cup of light brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until creamy.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon of salt until just combined.
  5. Gently stir in ½ cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of cherries until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow blondies to cool for a few hours before cutting. Customize with nuts or different types of chocolate chips as desired.

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