Description
To understand this recipe, we first have to define what a blondie actually is. Often referred to as “blonde brownies,” blondies eschew cocoa powder in favor of vanilla and brown sugar. The result is a flavor profile that leans heavily toward butterscotch and caramel. When we introduce Cherry Chocolate Chunk Blondies into the mix, we are elevating that classic base with layers of complexity.
Ingredients
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups (300g) light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chunks (semi-sweet or dark)
3/4–1 cup dried cherries (roughly chopped if large)
Optional:
1/2 cup white chocolate chunks (for extra sweetness)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (pairs beautifully with cherries)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.Mix wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla (and almond extract if using). Mix until glossy.Combine dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.Combine:
Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Do not overmix.Add mix-ins:
Fold in chocolate chunks and dried cherries evenly.Bake:
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
Bake 22–28 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).Cool completely before slicing for clean squares.
Notes
These Cherry Chocolate Chunk Blondies are the perfect balance of rich chocolate and tart cherries. They’re chewy, buttery, and even better the next day—if they last that long!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blondie (based on 16 servings)
- Calories: ~280 kcal
Keywords: Cherry Chocolate Blondie Bars, Dark Chocolate Cherry Blondies, Chewy Cherry Chocolate Squares, Chocolate Chunk Cherry Bars