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Dark Chocolate Chip Cherry Cashew Bars

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Dark Chocolate Chip Cherry Cashew Bars will have you swooning! I’m giving classic cookies a bit of an upgrade with some fabulous ingredients. These cookie bars are packed with luscious goodies for an amazing treat.

Hey, hey! That’s me jumping up and down and waving my arms around! If you’re craving cookies chock full of goodies in each and every nibble, you MUST try these Dark Chocolate Chip Cherry Cashew Bars. Seriously.

I kinda wish I hadn’t made these bars (that’s what I’m telling myself, anyway) because I haven’t been able to keep my hands off them! I know I should have delivered them to the neighbors, but…maybe next batch.

I used a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe and added goodies like dried cherries and cashews, and baked them up into bars. I’ve been obsessed with dark chocolate chips lately, and they certainly pair perfectly with the other ingredients.

For a healthier treat with the same dark chocolate-cherry combo, try my recipe for Homemade Larabar Cherry Chocolate Chip Bites. They taste just like the kind you’d get at the grocery store store. They’re so easy to make with just a few ingredients!

Interested in another tempting cookie? If dark chocolate is your thing, you’ll flip over these Dark Chocolate Brownie Drop Cookies. Grab a glass of milk when you sit down to enjoy these, because they’re amazingly rich!

Dark Chocolate Chip Cherry Cashew Bars for the win!

This is an easy recipe to make because it takes a classic cookie recipe and just amps it up a bit. These bars are thick and would be perfect on holiday cookie trays or packaged up in a little bag or tin shared as a gift.

These bars chewy and the cranberries and cashews make these cookies stand out in a crowd of sweets.

Even my husband who isn’t big on chocolate (I know, right?) and definitely isn’t big on nuts in cookies, loves them. These bars are thick and rich and a total delight.

I cut these bars on the smaller side because they’re quite rich. For that reason, these cookie bars might be more suitable for adults rather than kiddos. Sorry, kids! Maybe I’m just saying that because I want to keep them all to myself? 

Sometimes I find that kids don’t love dark chocolate and cashews like I love them, but if your kids have a taste for them, then by all means, share! Otherwise, enjoy them all on your own.

Try these Dark Chocolate Chip Cherry Cashew Bars and let me know what you think. I bet you’ll love them!

 

Nutrition

Calories

7287 cal

Fat

485 g

Carbs

634 g

Protein

179 g
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Yields About 24 bars

Dark Chocolate Chip Cherry Cashew Bars

You'll love the upgrade we've given standard chocolate chip cookies! These Dark Chocolate Chip Cherry Cashew Bars are a real treat!

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 10 ounces chips, reserve some to sprinkle over the top of bars
  • 6 ounces rough chopped cashews, reserve some extra to sprinkle over the top of bars
  • 3/4 cup dried cherries
  • Parchment paper
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Add parchment paper (allows it to overhand on the ends) to a 14x9-inch baking dish. Lightly coat with the nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside
  4. Add the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla to a large bowl and use a mixer to blend until creamed together. Add the egg and mix for a few minutes until smooth.
  5. Add the chocolate chips, cashews, and the cherries to the mixture. Use a mixing spoon to combine.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly. Add the extra chocolate chips and cashews over the top of the dough and pat down lightly.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
  8. Place the pan on a baking rack to cool. When cooled, lift out of the pan using the ends of the parchment paper. Cut into bars or squares of desired size.
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Comments

  3. Kevan says

    The look delicious. The dark chocolate and cherries remind me of a cherry cordial, and in addition I am really into the sweet and salty combination at this time.
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  9. Vet Leow says

    I definitely need some of these for my afternoon snacks now...I think both adults and kiddos will love them. Your photography is stunning by the way!
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  12. Jessica Bradshaw says

    Oh my gosh!! This looks fantastic. I am all about chocolate chip bars, but adding cherries and cashews? This would be a great treat for a party or for the teachers at my school.
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  18. Stephanie Jeannot says

    This sounds good. I thought somewhat like you today becau eI was looking for a recipe for an oatmeal cake and would have been willign to settle for oatmeal cookie recipe and expand it for a cake size until I found out, there was only a spoonful of oatmeal left and then I just went with a chocolate pecan cake.
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  19. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

    It's late, I'm hungry, and these appear! They look yummy and have a ton of goodies I may have to make some of these for work this week.
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  21. Yuen Mi says

    I love dark chocolate, due to that hint of bitterness. Also on the sweetness scale, it`s not as rich as milk chocolate which is great since I don`t have a sweet tooth. I love dessert but can only take a certain amount of sweetness. This sounds like it`s right up my alley. I need to make this recipe. Thanks for the share!
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  27. Caressa Walker says

    I typically am not a fan of cashews but this makes me rethink my thought process. The way you presented these cookies was so well done!
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  31. Suzy says

    Love how simple and easy these bars are to put together! The flavors of chocolate and cherry are perfect together!
    ★★★★★
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  32. Ashley says

    These are DELISH! I've been looking for more ways to use cherries and this is my new favorite recipe for them. :)
    ★★★★★
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  34. Ben says

    These bars are so good! I made them last night just because I was already going to the store yesterday. These flavors are perfect together.
    ★★★★★
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  35. TAYLER ROSS says

    I love chocolate and cherry together, and these bars are the best way to celebrate that flavor! Can't wait to make again for Christmas!
    ★★★★★
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  36. Yvonne says

    These look decadent! I’ve got the dried cherries and the dark chocolate chips (my daughter just gave me a bag of dark chocolate chips, and I was wondering what I might use those for) All I need is to get some cashews. And I’m in business.!
    ★★★★★
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