We have about 2 months until Christmas and I am pretty sure that I have watched the 12 Dates of Christmas about 10 times already. I’m not sure I’d go into calling it an addiction as much as just watching a movie that feels good. By the way, if you are a Netflix subscriber then check it out..but make sure to come back and thank me for introducing it to you.
A few weeks ago, my sister and I had a debate on what this bread was called. She thought it was called Cherry Chip Ball and I KNEW she was wrong. I’m older, I’m right. I told her about 5 times that it was Cherry Chip Loaf. We had to watch (about 125 miles apart) to find out. Drumroll…I win!
Since I seem to be a fanatic of the movie, I wanted to make the Cherry Chip Loaf that bonded the two neighbors (Kate and Margine). So if you’re feeling it this season, grab the ingredients and join me on making the semi-famous (ok, to me) Cherry Chip Loaf. According to the movie if you want the bread to be moist you can’t forget the honey.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 55 minutes |
| Servings |
loaf
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- 2 cups flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbs honey
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup apple sauce
- 1 10 oz jar maraschino cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chocolate chips
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Add together the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and wisk together
- Cream butter and sugar in stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Beat for 2-3 minutes
- Add in the vanilla and honey and mix until combined
- Crack in two eggs, one at a time along with applesauce
- Slowly incorporate flour mixture into wet batter
- Drain and chop the maraschino cherries. Add the cherries and chocolate chips in to the batter and stir with spoon until well combined but be sure not to overmix
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
My daughter & I just finished watching this movie & she wanted to make cherry chip loaf so we googled it & found your recipe. We’re trying it today! Thanks!
I hope you chose to watch the movie again and again. I am NOT a huge fan of the cherries but it worked!
I’m watching The 12 Dates of Christmas (one of my favorites, too!) right now and decided to search for a recipe for Marine’s Cherry Chip Loaf …. Your recipe sounds delicious and I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing it! Ok, back to the movie
Yes! Are you able to quote the movie word for word yet like me? Definitely a favorite!
I watch this movie all the time, too and have wanted to make this cherry chip loaf too! Thank you for sharing in my movie fanatic as well as my desire to bake! I will let you know how it turns out!
Ha! I love it. I watch this movie at least 12 times during the season with no regrets!!
I love this movie and now I’m gonna try to make this! Thanks!
Is this for one or two loaves? What size loaf pan?
This makes a standard loaf Pan – 8½” x 4½”.
The 12 Dates of Christmas is one of my all time favorite Christmas movies! In fact, I am watching it right now… only for the 3,764th time! Haha! Just finished the scene where she’s eating the Cherry Chip Loaf and decided to Google the recipe… and found you! Thanks for sharing!
Hahaha! You’re like me. I have watched it about 5 times this month already. I love it and it makes me feel good. Hope you enjoy!
This movie is definitely one of my Christmas favorites. I’m watching it right now with my husband and decided to Google a recipe for the yummy Cherry Chip Loaf…I’m so glad I found this recipe. Can’t wait to try it. And with honey to make it moist!!!
This is my second year watching the movie, it has become apart of my list of holiday movies to watch. This movie has inspired me to make a cherry chip loaf , thanks for the recipe! My daughter is going to help me make it so we can give it to the grandparents.
Great! I just watched it again last night!! Just love it!
I love this movie and from the first time I watched it, years ago, I’ve always wanted to try a cherry chip loaf. I finally decided to see if there was an actual recipe and came across this one! Can’t wait to try it!