Walnut Cherry Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks/226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) milk
• 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts
• 1 cup (200g) chopped dried cherries
• 1 cup (200g) dark chocolate chips

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30-35 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2/5 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
5. Stir in the walnuts, cherries, and chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 600
• Fat: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 75g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Chewy and moist
• Packed with walnuts, cherries, and chocolate chips
• Sweet and slightly tart
• Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack

User Comments:

• "These bars are absolutely delicious! They're so moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness."
• "I love the combination of walnuts, cherries, and chocolate. It's such a unique and satisfying treat."
• "These bars are incredibly easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. They're a definite crowd-pleaser."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
• Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in tough bars.
• Let the bars cool completely before cutting them, as this will help prevent them from crumbling.