Choco-Cherry Bars Recipe

Name: Choco-Cherry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate, divided; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided; 1-1/4 cups flour; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained; 1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts; 1 cup sifted powdered sugar; 2 to 3 Tbsp. milk, divided

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided
1-1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained
1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts
1 cup sifted powdered sugar
2 to 3 Tbsp. milk, divided

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Melt 2 oz.
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chocolate; set aside.
4
Beat cream cheese, butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended.
5
Add eggs and 1 tsp.
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vanilla; mix well.
7
Mix flour, baking soda and salt.
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Add to cream cheese mixture; mix well.
9
Blend in melted chocolate.
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Stir in cherries and nuts.
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Spread into greased and floured 15x10x1-inch pan.
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Bake 25 to 30 min.
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or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
14
Melt remaining chocolate in medium microwaveable bowl.
15
Stir in powdered sugar, 2 Tbsp.
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milk and remaining vanilla.
17
Add remaining 1 Tbsp.
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milk, if necessary for desired glaze consistency.
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Drizzle over dessert.
20
Cool completely.

1419

kcal

Calories

Fat

140

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate, divided, 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened, 1 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Choco-Cherry Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Choco-Cherry Bars

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