Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Bars Delight
Indulge in these Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Bars, a guilt-free dessert blending rich chocolate and sweet cherries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 48 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups Margarine (Substitute with butter if desired.)
- 0.5 cups SPLENDA® Naturals Sugar & Stevia Sweetener Blend (Regular granulated sugar can be used.)
- 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract (Adds depth of flavor.)
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond Extract (Provides a subtle nutty aroma.)
- 3.25 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
- 11.5 ounces Dark Chocolate Chips
- 0.75 cups Chopped Maraschino Cherries (Juices drained.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream margarine and SPLENDA® blend for about 2 minutes until fluffy. Then add vanilla and almond extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and chopped maraschino cherries.
- Spread the dough evenly in the baking dish.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool in the dish for a few minutes, then refrigerate for about 1 hour.
- Cut the bars into 48 squares and serve at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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