Description
Indulge in the bliss of Decadent Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Bars, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and sweet cherries. This luscious treat features a buttery shortbread base that melts in your mouth, while the bursts of dark chocolate and maraschino cherries add a unique flavor twist. Perfect for any occasion—be it holidays, parties, or cozy nights in—these bars are simple to make and sure to impress family and friends alike. With customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt the recipe to suit various dietary needs. These bars are not just a dessert; they also make for an excellent homemade gift!
Ingredients
- 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 grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together margarine, SPLENDA®, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg