Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie bars filled with dried cherries. These cookie bars are perfect for just about any holiday or occasion. They make a fun and delicious twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie bar. The added dried cherries are perfect with the chocolate flavor in these bars. Everyone will enjoy these soft and chewy cookie bars.
The cookie dough is made like a classic chocolate chip cookie dough, except with the addition of dried cherries added to the cookie dough. The dough is then pressed into a greased square baking dish and baked until it comes out clean in the center with a toothpick. Let cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, combine butter with sugar until fluffy.
- Add in egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Add in the flour mixture and mix until it is fully combined. Fold in the dried cherries and chocolate chips.
- Press the cookie dough into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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