Description
Indulge in these delightful Spumoni Bars that combine the flavors of maraschino cherries, chocolate chips, and pistachios in a chewy cookie bar. Perfect for a sweet treat or holiday dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries (drained and patted dry)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (shelled and unsalted)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in cherries, chocolate chips, and pistachios. Spread dough in pan.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before cutting.
Notes
- Blot cherries well to prevent extra moisture in the batter.
- For a festive look, sprinkle extra chopped pistachios or chocolate chips on top before baking.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
