Description
Indulge in the delightful Fresh Cherry Almond Bars, a perfect blend of juicy cherries and aromatic almond extract. With their soft, chewy texture and vibrant flavors, these bars are reminiscent of summer days spent picking cherries. Easy to prepare, they make a stunning dessert for family gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 tsp pure almond extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy; then mix in the almond extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in the chopped cherries until evenly incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg