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Black Forest Cookie Bars

Black Forest Cookie Bars: 5 Irresistible Takes to Try


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Black Forest cookie bars with chocolate and cherries.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and cherries.
  7. Spread the mixture in a greased baking pan.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let it cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Can substitute dried cherries for fresh.
  • Try adding nuts for extra crunch.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Black Forest, cookie bars, dessert, chocolate, cherries