Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these fudgy Chocolate Berry Bars. Packed with mixed berries and chocolate chips, these bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add Berries and Chocolate: Gently fold in the berries and chocolate chips. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Slice: Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- If using frozen berries, do not thaw before adding to the batter.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with melted white chocolate after cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
