Vanilla Cherry Blondie Bars
Vanilla Cherry Blondie Bars
Ingredients
For the Blondie Bars
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cherries
For the Vanilla Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the blondies out later. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated and the mixture is light and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Fold in the dried cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Pour the blondie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. Do not overbake.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Remove the blondies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for them to set properly and be easy to cut.
⏱️ 60 min
- 10
While the blondies are cooling (or once cooled), prepare the optional vanilla glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few more drops of milk; if too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 3 min
- 11
Once the blondies are completely cool, lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top, if desired. Allow the glaze to set for about 10-15 minutes before slicing into 9 squares.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Vanilla Cherry Blondie Bars
Ingredients
For the Blondie Bars
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cherries
For the Vanilla Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to easily lift the blondies out later. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated and the mixture is light and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Fold in the dried cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Pour the blondie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter. Do not overbake.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Remove the blondies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for them to set properly and be easy to cut.
⏱️ 60 min - 10
While the blondies are cooling (or once cooled), prepare the optional vanilla glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few more drops of milk; if too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 3 min - 11
Once the blondies are completely cool, lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top, if desired. Allow the glaze to set for about 10-15 minutes before slicing into 9 squares.
⏱️ 2 min