Sour Cherry Blondies
Soft Sour Cherry Blondies made with brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and tart cherries for a simple chocolate-free dessert bar with a tender center and clean slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup pitted sour cherries, fresh or thawed and drained if frozen
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the mixture looks smooth and glossy.
- Add the flour and baking powder to the bowl. Stir gently until no dry streaks remain, taking care not to overmix the batter.
- Fold in the sour cherries gently with a spatula so the fruit stays mostly intact.
- Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared 8-inch square pan.
- Bake for 28 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Let the melted butter cool for a few minutes before adding the egg so the mixture stays smooth.
- If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain them well before folding them into the batter.
- Cool the blondies fully before slicing for cleaner edges and better structure.
- Serve at room temperature for the best soft texture and brown sugar flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 35
