Blondies & Bars
Chocolate Cherry Bars
This rich, decadent Chocolate Cherry Bars recipe becomes an enjoyable and festive treat for Santa, your special valentine or anyone who loves a sweet treat. And who doesn't love a brownie with HERSHEY'S Cocoa, then layered with a rich cream cheese filling? Top that with bursts of maraschino cherries and HERSHEY'S MINI KISSES Chips, and you've got a great chocolate cherry bars recipe! The luscious and festive flavors of chocolate and cherries make any holiday or special occasion magical. Especially this delightful Chocolate and Cherries Fudge Torte that's spot-on for a romantic evening on Valentine's Day or an anniversary celebration. With a bit of imagination, you can adapt it for the holidays by arranging the HERSHEY'S KISSES and cherries on top to form a stocking or an ornament instead of a heart.
Ingredients & Directions
- Yields:
- 24 bars
- Prep:
- 25 Min.
- Bake:
- 40 Min.
- Total:
BAKE MODE:
Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.
Ingredients
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1 cupbutter or margarine (2 sticks)
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3/4 cupHERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
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2 cupssugar
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4eggs
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1/3 cupalmond, chopped
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1 cansweetened condensed milk (14 oz, not evaporated milk)
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1/2 tspalmond extract
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1 cupmaraschino cherries, chopped, drained
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1-1/2 cupall-purpose flour plus 1/3 cup, divided
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need
oven & stovetop
13x9x2-inch baking pan
saucepan
measuring cups
mixing bowl
wire rack
refrigerator
Step-By-Step Directions
TIP
Adjust almond extract for personal preference.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 24 servingsServing size 1 bar (74g)Amount per servingCalories270% Daily Value*Total Fat 13g 17%Saturated Fat 7g 35%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 65mg 22%Sodium 95mg 4%Total Carbohydrates 37g 13%Dietary Fiber 1g 4%Total Sugars 28gIncludes 16g Added Sugar 32%Protein 5gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 71mg 6%Iron 2mg 10%Potassium 115mg 2%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in aserving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 caloriesa day is used for general nutrition advice.
