Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Christmas Chocolate Cherry Bars, where rich, fudgy chocolate meets the tartness of juicy cherries. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights, these bars offer a mouthwatering flavor contrast that will leave you craving more. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’re a must-have treat this season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher)
- 1 cup sweet cherries (fresh or frozen, pitted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Let it cool slightly.
- Mix in sugar and eggs until fully combined.
- Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just blended, then gently stir in the cherries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow cooling completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg