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Christmas Cherry Bars

Festive Christmas Cherry Bars with a Sweet Surprise

These Christmas Cherry Bars blend buttery shortbread, tart cherries, and creamy white chocolate for delightful festive treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Dried Cherries or substitute with dried cranberries
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Sugar can reduce for less sweetness
  • 2 cups Flour all-purpose or gluten-free flour
For the Topping
  • Pistachios optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Gradually add flour, mixing until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Press half of the mixture firmly into the bottom.
  4. Scatter dried cherries and white chocolate chips evenly over the base.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining mixture over the cherries and chocolate, pressing down gently.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  7. Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Let bars cool completely in the pan to avoid crumbling when cutting. Consider drizzling melted chocolate on top for added decoration.

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