Chocolate covered cherry magic bars recipe: A sweet delight!
A delicious recipe for chocolate covered cherry magic bars that combines the sweetness of cherries with rich chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips, chopped cherries, shredded coconut, and nuts over the milk.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Make sure to drain the cherries well to avoid excess moisture.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg