Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Decadent Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Bars, a delightful dessert that combines the richness of dark chocolate with the sweetness of maraschino cherries. These buttery shortbread bars are not only visually appealing with their vibrant colors but are also incredibly easy to make, taking just 15 minutes of prep time. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or as an everyday treat, these bars promise to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy them as a standalone dessert or pair them with ice cream and fresh fruits for an elevated experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, cream together margarine and SPLENDA® until smooth. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and cherries gently.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg