Cherry Chocolate Blondie

Chewy, tasty and delicious – a special treat for an after school snack, these cherry chocolate blondies are a hit! 

Cherry Chocolate Blondie – Adapted from Averie Cooks

Ingredients

• 1/4 C butter, melted
• 1/4 applesauce
• 1 C brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 C white whole wheat flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 C dried cherries (we LOVE these)
• 1 C dark chocolate chips

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 1/4 C (half a stick) of butter, melted, with 1/4 C applesauce and 1 C brown sugar.  Stir to combine. 

Add in 1 egg, 2 tsp. vanilla, 1 C white whole wheat flour and 1/2 tsp. salt.  Stir well. 

Pour in 1 C dried cherries and 1 C dark chocolate chips. 

Pour/scoop the batter into a lightly greased 8x8 inch baking pan. 

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the blondie comes out clean. 

Enjoy!