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Chocolate Covered Cherry Magic Bars: A Sweet Delight!

Chocolate Covered Cherry Magic Bars
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Chocolate Covered Cherry Magic Bars are a delicious dessert combining the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries in a layered bar format.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • 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 all-purpose flour, scooped and leveled
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 10 oz jar of maraschino cherries, drained and cut in half
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
  3. Melt the butter and mix it with the dry ingredients until crumbly.
  4. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
  5. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the crust.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, and sweetened condensed milk.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the crust and chocolate chips.
  8. Evenly distribute the halved maraschino cherries on top.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
  10. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • Ensure the flour is scooped and leveled for accurate measurement.
  • Use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk, for the right texture.
  • Chill the bars before cutting for cleaner slices.

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