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Christmas Cherry Bars

Delicious Christmas Cherry Bars That Will Wow Your Guests

These Christmas Cherry Bars blend sweet and tart flavors, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Butter softened; substitute with vegan butter for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can substitute brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt using sea salt enhances flavor
For the Cherry Filling
  • 1 cup Dried Cherries can substitute with dried cranberries or raisins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips can substitute with dark chocolate chips
  • 1 large Egg for a vegan version, use flaxseed meal mixed with water

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Christmas Cherry Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined.
  4. Add the egg and mix until just incorporated.
  5. Fold in the dried cherries and white chocolate chips gently.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the greased baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
  9. Optional: Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled bars for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be customized with different chocolate or dried fruits. Store in an airtight container.

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