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Christmas Cherry Bars

Irresistible Christmas Cherry Bars for Festive Joy

These Christmas Cherry Bars combine sweet-tart cherries and creamy white chocolate, making them a must for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Dried Cherries or cranberries
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate chips
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/4 cup Sugar brown sugar recommended
  • 1/4 cup Butter softened

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and form a soft dough. Press into the baking dish.
  3. Spread dried cherries and white chocolate chips evenly over the shortbread base.
  4. Mix remaining flour, sugar, and softened butter until crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture over the cherry and chocolate layer.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crumble topping is golden brown.
  6. Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a cutting board and slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat to enjoy warm.

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