Our Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars are made with whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, coconut butter, brown butter (yum) and LOTS of cherries! A delicious dessert made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a family gathering, potluck, or backyard cookout!
The Best Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars
It’s cherry season, you guys! And I am pumped – I love, love, LOVE cherries. They remind me of summer and grabbing a big ole bowl of them, heading outside and just spitting the pits wherever as I meander my way through my current favorite book. These cookie bars are absolutely perfect and I am so excited to share them with you! So when you need a new dessert this summer for your cookout or office potluck, bring these guys and blow everyone away.
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What You Will Need
- whole wheat flour – a nutrient packed base for the dry ingredients in this cookie bar recipe.
- salt & baking soda – these combine to add structure to this easy baking recipe.
- ground coffee – just a little bit to help amplify all the great flavors.
- unsalted butter & coconut butter – there is simply nothing better than the flavors that browned butter bring!
- coconut sugar & honey – a combination of these bring a wonderful touch of sweetness to the batter.
- vanilla extract – a splash is always needed when baking just about anything.
- whole eggs & 1 egg white – two whole eggs and one egg white help bind everything together and add some structure.
- chocolate chunks – we love using those big chocolate chunks, but feel free to use chocolate chips too!
- dried cherries – option to dehydrate your own cherries or pick-up a store-bought version from the grocery store.
- water – add a splash or two if the batter is looking a little dry.
How To Make Cherry Chocolate Chunk Cookie Bars
The first steps to making this easy recipe is to dehydrate your fresh cherries, if using.
Now brown the butter in a small skillet. Add to a mixing bowl with coconut butter and place in the fridge to cool. Whisk all of the dry ingredients together in a separate, medium bowl. Take the brown butter mixture out of the fridge and place in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add sugar, honey, vanilla extract, eggs and egg white. Mix to combine. Slowly add in the dry ingredients. Then fold in the chocolate and cherries. Place in a prepared baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup coconut butter
- 4¼ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon finely ground coffee
- 1¼ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons water, as needed
- 1-2 cups chocolate chunks
- 1 cup dried cherries
- sea salt
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Melt Butters: Bring a small skillet to a medium heat, melt 1 cup unsalted butter and let simmer until it turns brown and gives off slightly nutty smell. Pour browned butter into a glass container and add ½ cup coconut butter to allow it to melt. Place container in refrigerator to cool slightly.
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine 4¼ cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda and ½ teaspoon finely ground coffee; mix well.
- Combine: Remove brown butter mixture from fridge and pour into the mixing bowl of a stand mixer. Add 1¼ cup coconut sugar, ¼ cup honey, 2 eggs, 1 egg white and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly with paddle attachment. Slowly add dry ingredient mixture. Add 1-2 tablespoons water as needed to ensure mixture remains wet and you can mix everything together.
- Chocolate + Cherries: Fold in 1-2 cups chocolate chunks and 1 cup dried cherries.
- Bake: Place a piece of parchment paper in a 9×13 baking pan and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool, cut and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: keep leftover cookie bars in an airtight container on the counter top for 3-4 days.
NOOR FAKIH ISSA says
hi! i would like to know if i could substitute the honey and coconut sugar with brown sugar and white sugar?