Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of juicy cherries and rich dark chocolate with these Cherry Chocolate Chip Blondies. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these blondies offer a chewy texture and a burst of flavor that will impress family and friends alike. Quick to prepare, they can be made in just 15 minutes, making them an ideal choice for last-minute desserts. Customizable with nuts or different types of chocolate chips, these treats are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup melted butter (cooled)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup pitted cherries (about 18 cherries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until combined.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and pitted cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it out evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top and edges start pulling away from the pan. Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg