Dried Cherry-Chocolate Strudel Bars

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   Using on/off turns, blend first 3 ingredients in processor until coarse meal forms.

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   Add sour cream and process just until moist clumps form.

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   Gather dough into ball; divide in half.

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   Flatten each dough piece into thin rectangle.

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   Wrap in plastic and chill until firm enough to roll, at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

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   Roll out 1 dough piece on lightly floured surface to 14x12-inch rectangle.

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   Leaving 1-inch plain border at 1 long side, spread with 3/4 cup cherry jam, then sprinkle with 1 cup almonds, 1/2 cup dried cherries and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

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    Starting opposite plain end, roll up dough jelly-roll style, enclosing filling.

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    Push in ends to compress log to 12-inch length; seal ends.

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    Transfer strudel, seam side down, to prepared baking sheet.

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    Repeat with remaining dough and filling, spacing strudels evenly apart on baking sheet.

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    Bake strudels until golden, about 1 hour 20 minutes.

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    Slide spatula under hot strudels to loosen from sheet.

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    Cool completely on sheet.

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    Cut strudels crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick bars.

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    (Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.