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Chocolate-covered Cherry Bars Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c.butter or margarine, softened
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
Fondant:
2 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
2 tbsp. half and half
1/4 tsp. almond extract
36 red maraschino cherries, well drained
1 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. vegetable shortening
Directions:
Directions:
Heat oven to 350º. In medium mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/2 c. butter, the granulated sugar and cocoa. Beat at low speed of electric mixer until soft dough forms. Press mixture evenly into ungreased 8 inch square pan to form base. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until set. Cool completely.
In second medium mixing bowl, combine fondant ingredients. Beat at low speed until smooth. Carefully spread fondant evenly over base. Arrange cherries over fondant in 6 rows of 6.
In 1 qt. saucepan, combine chips and shortening. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly. Spoon melted chips over and between cherries, spreading to cover fondant. Chill until set before cutting. Store in refrigerator.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
36 bars
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Microwave tip: In small mixing bowl, melt chips and shortening at 50% (medium) for 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, stirring after every minute. Continue as directed.

 

 

 

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