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Chewy Chocolate Chip and Cherry Blondies

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These chewy chocolate chip and cherry blondies combine melty chocolate chips with tart dried cherries for a perfect balance of sweet and chewy. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, they deliver a bakery-quality treat with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (75g) chopped dried tart cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter and packed light brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped dried tart cherries.
  7. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, smoothing the top. The batter should fill the pan about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, starting to check at 25 minutes. Blondies are done when edges are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool blondies in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before lifting out with the parchment paper.
  10. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use light brown sugar and melted butter for the best chewy texture. Avoid overbaking to keep blondies moist and chewy. Chop dried cherries finely for even distribution. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free chocolate chips. Fresh cherries can be used if patted dry and tossed in flour before folding in. Cool completely before slicing for clean edges.

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