Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Bars
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
🍫 Description: Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Cherry Bars, a perfect combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries in every bite. These delightful bars are quick and easy to make, ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings in no time.
📝 Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, < 60 Mins
👩🍳 Recipe Yield: 36 bars
🥘 Ingredients:
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 package chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup chocolate chips
🔪 Instructions:
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Preparation: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 13×9-inch pan to prepare it for baking.
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Mixing: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, cherry pie filling, almond extract, and eggs. Stir the ingredients together until they are thoroughly blended.
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Baking: Spread the mixture evenly in the greased and floured pan, ensuring it reaches all corners. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Topping Preparation: While the bars are baking, prepare the chocolate topping. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, and butter. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
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Chocolate Mixture: Once boiling, continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Then, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
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Finishing Touch: Once the bars are done baking, pour the warm chocolate mixture over the top, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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Cooling: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into individual servings. This will ensure that they set properly and hold their shape when sliced.
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Serving: Serve these delightful Chocolate Cherry Bars as a sweet treat for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, a potluck, or simply as a delicious dessert to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
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Storage: Store any leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several days, or freeze them for longer-term storage.
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Enjoy: Indulge in the irresistible combination of chocolate and cherry flavors with every bite of these delectable bars. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings any time of day!
