Description
Cherry Pistachio Cookie Bars are a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the sweetness of fresh cherries with the rich crunch of pistachios. These chewy bars are visually stunning, making them a showstopper for any occasion?from summer picnics to cozy family gatherings. With just the right balance of flavors and textures, they promise a satisfying treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined without overmixing.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries and pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg