Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
Line your 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it with butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and light brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and cherries until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Once baked, let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into bars and enjoy!
