These cherry white chocolate chip cookie bars are soft, gooey, and full of sweet dried cherries and melty white chocolate, making them the best treat for the holidays or any day.
Cherry desserts are my favorite. These bars taste like a cross between cookies and blondies with a sweet cherry pie vibe that feels perfect from June through the holidays. You will love all these flavors, which complement each other perfectly. The dried cherries add a bright tart sweetness, while the white chocolate adds creamy richness. These bars are perfect for Christmas cookie plates, brunch dessert tables, potlucks, or a simple summertime treat when you want something fruity and chewy. They slice beautifully and hold together well, and the soft center makes every bite feel extra special.
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped dried cherries
Optional ingredients include pecans, walnuts, semi-sweet chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chips. You can also use dried cranberries if you do not have dried cherries.
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Standing mixer or hand mixer
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Rubber spatula
8×8 baking pan
Parchment paper
Wire rack
Cherry White Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These cherry white chocolate chip cookie bars are soft, gooey, and full of sweet cherries and melty white chocolate, making them the best treat for the holidays or any day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- l large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup dried cherries
Instructions
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Heat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
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Melt the butter and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
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Whisk in the brown sugar and cream until glossy and smooth.
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Mix in the egg and vanilla.
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Add the dry ingredients, including flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt, and stir until just combined.
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Fold in the white chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
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Gently fold in the cherries. If using pie filling, scoop out the cherry pieces while leaving most of the filling behind so the bars stay soft.
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Spread the batter into the pan.
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Bake 22 to 26 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden, and the center should look set but still soft. A slight jiggle is fine.
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Cool at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
- Whisk in the brown sugar and cream until glossy and smooth.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients, including flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips into the cookie dough.
- Gently fold in the cherries. If using pie filling, scoop out the cherry pieces while leaving most of the filling behind so the bars stay soft.
- Spread the batter into the pan.
- Bake 22 to 26 minutes. The edges should be lightly golden, and the center should look set but still soft. A slight jiggle is fine.
- Cool at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Storage
Store the bars in an airtight container to keep them soft. They also freeze beautifully if you want to save a few for quick treats and desserts. If you store them in the fridge, you can warm them in the microwave before eating.
If you like these cookie bars, you should try my other cherry desserts.
Oatmeal Cherry Pie Bars
Cherry Cobbler Muffins
Cherry Granola Cookies
You can enjoy these bars chilled from the freezer for a firm texture or let them come back to room temperature for extra moisture and a gooey bite.
Did you try this Cherry White Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar recipe? I would love to hear how it turned out for you. Please comment below this blog post or tag me on social media and let me know how this will work for you. You can find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.
