Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Decadent Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Bars. These rich, buttery bars feature a perfect blend of dark chocolate and sweet maraschino cherries, creating an irresistible treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply craving something sweet, these bars will impress with their unique texture and flavor combination. Easy to make and customizable, they are sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Serve them warm with ice cream or package them as gifts; either way, these treats will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup margarine (or butter)
- 1 cup SPLENDA® Naturals Sugar & Stevia Sweetener Blend
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together margarine and SPLENDA blend until fluffy. Add vanilla and almond extracts; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt together. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and cherries without overmixing.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown around edges.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg