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Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Delightful cookie bars combining sweet maraschino cherries and rich chocolate chips, easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Equivalent to 2 sticks
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
  6. Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cookie bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Once fully cooled, cut them into squares.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract. Store cookie bars in an airtight container; they last up to a week.