Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C), grease and flour an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) square cake pan.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.
In a medium bowl stir to combine the eggs, sugar, melted butter and vanilla, then add to the flour mixture and stir just until combined (do-not over stir), fold in half the pitted cherries and chocolate chips.
Spoon the batter into the prepared cake pan and top with remaining cherries and sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, halfway through rotate the pan. Let cool, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Frozen cherries work too, just add the frozen cherries directly to the batter, do not thaw them. Although it will probably take a little bit longer to cook.To tell when they are baked it depends on the type of Blondie/Brownie you prefer, if you like a fudge like bar then you need to look for a few crumbs stuck to the toothpick when tasting for doneness. If you prefer a cake type bar then the toothpick should come out clean.I found these bars were perfect when the edges just started to pull away from the sides of the pan and the middle was just starting to crack.Blondies should be stored in a covered airtight container or tightly wrapped in plastic. They will keep up to three days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge. Although they are best eaten within two days.Be sure to cut the Blondies (Brownies too) just before serving, cutting them before can dry them out.They can also be frozen. I find it best to slice the cooled blondies, then place them in a freezer safe container or tin. Separate the layers with parchment paper. Thaw the blondies in the fridge. They will last up to three months in the freezer.