Description
Indulge in these rich chocolate cherry squares that combine velvety cocoa with sweet, tangy cherries for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 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 fruits: raspberries or 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 smooth.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients, stirring until just incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into pieces.
Notes
These squares can be made a day in advance for better flavor. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg