CHOCOLATE-DRIZZLED CHERRY BARS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Chocolate-Drizzled Cherry Bars image

I've been making bars since I was in third grade, but these are special. I bake them for the church Christmas party every year... and folks always rave about them and ask for a copy of the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar and butter until crumbly. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until edges begin to brown., In a small bowl, combine pie filling and extract; carefully spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until edges and topping are lightly browned. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over warm bars. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

kiran shezadi
[email protected]

These cherry bars were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Kavuma Joan
[email protected]

These cherry bars were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter or oil next time.


Azubike Justin
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of cherry pie, but I loved these cherry bars. They were the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.


niner nando
[email protected]

These cherry bars were easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely recommend them to others.


Pro Lama Friend
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and my cherry bars turned out perfect. They were moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


dagibson1507
[email protected]

These cherry bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Nondumiso Nokubonga
[email protected]

I made these cherry bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Tomi amr Priyo
[email protected]

These cherry bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that they're not too sweet and the cherry filling is perfect.


Prescott Zomba
[email protected]

I've made these cherry bars several times and they always turn out great. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


tinanana oforiatta
[email protected]

These cherry bars were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Margaret Quinn
[email protected]

These cherry bars were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter or oil next time.


Kordian Wolski
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of cherry pie, but I loved these cherry bars. They were the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.


Usman Qureshi
[email protected]

These cherry bars were easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely recommend them to others.


laala regagda
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and my cherry bars turned out perfect. They were moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Kyle Lee
[email protected]

These cherry bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Vision Louw
[email protected]

I made these cherry bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Austin Potts
[email protected]

These cherry bars are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they're not too sweet and the cherry filling is perfect.


djdidiruziriuuudKursat Saganak
[email protected]

I've made these cherry bars several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Ibraahim Cabdishakuur
[email protected]

These cherry bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.