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Cherry Blondies

Delightful Cherry Blondies That Bring Joy in Every Bite

These Cherry Blondies offer a luscious blend of buttery goodness and sweet-tart cherry bliss, creating an indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Substitutable with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 pinch salt Optional; reduce if preferred.
  • 1 large egg Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Substitute with almond extract for stronger flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract Use sparingly; can be omitted.
  • 1 can cherry pie filling Fresh or frozen pitted cherries can substitute; may need cornstarch to thicken.
  • ½ cup salted butter Unsalted butter possible; increase salt slightly if using.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for lower GI option.
  • ½ cup brown sugar Dark brown sugar can deepen the flavor.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips Substitute dark chocolate chips for contrasting flavor.
  • ½ cup slivered almonds Chopped pecans or walnuts can be used instead.

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cherry Blondies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.
  3. In a larger bowl, whisk together egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and cherry pie filling until well-combined.
  4. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Combine the browned butter with granulated and brown sugars. Mix until smooth.
  6. Stir in the cherry mixture until evenly incorporated.
  7. Gently fold in the dry ingredient mixture until just combined.
  8. Add white chocolate chips and slivered almonds, folding gently until evenly distributed.
  9. Pour batter into the baking dish and spread evenly, optionally topping with additional white chocolate chips and almonds.
  10. Bake for 50-55 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  11. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before lifting out and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Keep an eye on the butter while browning to avoid burning. For best results, use high-quality ingredients.

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