Delicious Christmas Cherry Bars: A Festive Holiday Treat

These Christmas Cherry Bars are a delightful holiday treat with a buttery shortbread base, topped with dried cherries and white chocolate chips.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 2 50

Servings: 16 bars

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shortbread Base

1 cup Butter softened
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
¾ cup Granulated Sugar can substitute with brown sugar

For the Topping

1 cup Dried Cherries can substitute with cranberries or apricots
1 cup White Chocolate Chips can substitute with dark chocolate chips

Optional Add-ins

½ cup Pistachios or any preferred nut

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Baking pan
Offset spatula
Small Bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a suitable baking pan.
Cream together 1 cup of softened butter and ¾ cup of granulated sugar until light and airy. Gradually mix in 2 cups of all-purpose flour until fully combined, ensuring not to overmix.
Transfer the mixture to the greased baking pan and press evenly into the bottom.
Sprinkle 1 cup of dried cherries and 1 cup of white chocolate chips evenly over the pressed shortbread base.
In a small bowl, combine any leftover flour with ½ cup of softened butter and ¼ cup of granulated sugar to create a crumble topping. Sprinkle this over the layered cherries and chocolate.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature and avoid overmixing the shortbread base.

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