Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Decadent Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Shortbread Bars. This irresistible dessert combines rich dark chocolate and sweet maraschino cherries, creating a perfect balance of flavors that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Ideal for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to afternoon snacks, these shortbread bars are easy to prepare and sure to impress family and friends. With a buttery texture and customizable ingredients, you can enjoy these treats guilt-free, thanks to the use of SPLENDA® Naturals Sugar & Stevia Sweetener Blend. Treat yourself to a slice of joy today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Margarine
- 1 cup SPLENDA® Naturals Sugar & Stevia Sweetener Blend
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 2 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Chopped Maraschino Cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together margarine and SPLENDA® until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add vanilla and almond extracts; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt, then gradually add to the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped cherries evenly.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden on top. Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg