CHOCOLATE CHERRY BARS

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These tempting bars are simple to make with cherry pie filling, crunchy almonds and chocolate chips. I took them to a church supper and everyone wanted the recipe. Some people said the sweet treats reminded them of chocolate-covered cherries. -Tina Dierking, Skohegan, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup cold butter
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cocoa. Cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly. Add egg and almond extract until blended. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Carefully top with pie filling. Combine chocolate chips, almonds and reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over pie filling. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool; refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

shourov gokul
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great! They were the perfect combination of chocolate and cherry, and the shortbread crust was delicious.


Viola Wallace
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a good choice for a party or potluck.


Nancy Strawn
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I'm not a big fan of cherry desserts, but I really enjoyed these bars. The chocolate and cherry flavors were a great combination, and the shortbread crust was really tasty.


Chikondi Mbwana
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These bars are amazing! The chocolate and cherry flavors are perfectly balanced, and the shortbread crust is so buttery and flaky. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mir Bhangar
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I've made these bars a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so rich and decadent, and the cherry filling is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


SK Saalim Khan
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These bars are the perfect combination of chocolate and cherry. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Muhammad Ifzal Baig
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they're still just as good the next day.


Jane Wade
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best chocolate cherry bars he's ever had.


Technical Jamalio
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a good choice for a party or potluck.


Abede Mengesha
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I'm not a huge fan of cherry desserts, but these bars were surprisingly good. The chocolate and cherries were a great combination, and the shortbread crust was really tasty.


Tarec Merhi
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These bars are so good! The chocolate and cherry flavors go together perfectly. I love the shortbread crust too. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Panda Queen
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look really impressive.


Gilberto Hernandez
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These bars were delicious! The chocolate and cherry combination is classic, and the shortbread crust was a nice surprise. I would definitely make these again.


Jake Ward
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so rich and chocolatey, and the cherries add a nice tartness. I love that they're also easy to make.


Aahil Khan
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These chocolate cherry bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The combination of chocolate and cherries is always a winner, and the shortbread crust was the perfect finishing touch.


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