These amazing blondies are filled with white chocolate chips and fresh cherries. They're rich, decadent and absolutely heavenly. They make terrific treats for summer potlucks when fresh cherries are in season.
3cupsNorthwest Cherry Growers pitted, diced cherries(pat dry before adding to cookie mixture)
12oz. pkg. white chocolate chipsnot vanilla or white baking chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Grease or spray a large 13x17” cookie sheet with cooking spray.
In large bowl, combine butter, sugars, vanilla, eggs, salt and baking soda.
Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
Stir in flour, cherries and white chocolate chips with wooden spoon until combined.
Spread and press down cookie dough into prepared cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Notes
NOTE: After pitting and dicing the cherries, it’s helpful to pat them dry with a paper towel before adding to the cookie mixture. This avoids discoloration of dough.NOTE: Preparation time will decrease if you use a cherry pitter.
Cherries provided courtesy of Northwest Cherry Growers.