Description
Decadent chocolate squares with tart cherries create a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
- Optional: Other fruits (e.g., blueberries, strawberries)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Combine the melted butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix until the texture looks smooth and glossy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract. Stir until everything melds beautifully together.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture, blending until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped cherries gently to ensure an even distribution.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few moments before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
These squares can be prepared a day in advance. Add nuts or experiment with different fruit combinations for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate dessert, cherry squares, easy dessert recipe, baking, comfort food