Cherry Coded Blondie Bites (Printable)

Sweet blondie bites meld cherries and smooth white chocolate for a soft, flavorful dessert experience.

# Ingredient list:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

08 - 3/4 cup dried tart cherries, roughly chopped
09 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chips

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position a rack in the center.
02 - Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners or lightly grease each cavity.
03 - Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly distributed.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Incorporate egg and vanilla, beating until combined.
05 - Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in chopped dried cherries and white chocolate chips with a spatula, ensuring even distribution.
07 - Spoon the batter into prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full.
08 - Bake for 15–17 minutes, or until the tops are set and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs.
09 - Allow bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses only pantry staples and one fresh ingredient
  • Comes together in under 45 minutes from start to finish
  • Can be served warm from the oven or packed for lunches with no mess
  • Perfect balance of chewy sweet with bursts of tartness from cherries
02 -
  • Makes excellent lunchbox or picnic treats
  • Stays chewy for days if stored well
  • Dried tart cherries add antioxidants and a surprising fruitiness in every bite
03 -
  • Always measure flour by spooning it into your cup and leveling off to prevent dry dense bites
  • Let blondies cool completely before slicing for the neatest squares
  • A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before baking brings out the best flavor in every bite

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