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Christmas Cherry Bars

Christmas Cherry Bars - Festive, Easy Treats for Everyone

These Christmas Cherry Bars are a delightful mix of sweet cherries and creamy chocolate, perfect for any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar can use brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup dried cherries can substitute with dried cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips can substitute with dark chocolate chips
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter remaining, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar can use brown sugar
  • 1 cup flour

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • measuring cups
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Cherry Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Grease the baking dish lightly with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Cream together softened unsalted butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and kosher salt until combined.
  4. Press the shortbread mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish evenly and bake for 15 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together the dried cherries, white chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of flour.
  6. After removing the base from the oven, spread the cherry and chocolate mixture evenly over the shortbread base.
  7. In a fresh bowl, mix the remaining butter, flour, and sugar until crumbly.
  8. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the filled layer, then bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Allow the bars to cool completely in the dish before lifting out and slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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