Irresistible Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Recipe - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (120 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¾ cup (100 g) maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, and chopped
• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp almond extract (optional, for a cherry flavor boost)
• 1 tbsp maraschino cherry juice (optional, for a hint of pink color)
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt