Chocolate Cherry Bars

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chocolate Cherry Bars

Recipe By : Pillsbury's CHOCOLATE LOVERS III
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-Bars-
1 pkg Pillsbury Plus Devil's Food Cake Mix
1 21 ounce can cherry fruit pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs, beaten
-Frosting -
1 cup sugar
5 tablespoons margine or butter
1/3 cup milk
6 ounces (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 15X10 inch jelly roll pan or
13X9 inch pan. In large bowl, combine all bar ingredients; stir until well
mixed. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees in jelly roll pan for
20 to 30 minutes or in 13X9 inch pan for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick
inserted in center comes out clean.

In small saucepan, combine sugar, margarine, and milk. Bring to a boil;
boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate
chips until smooth. Pour over warm bars. Cool. Cut into bars; garnish as
desired. 36 bars.


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NOTES : I always use a jelly roll pan, known in our house as a cookie sheet
with sides. This is a wonderfully rich chocolatey recipe and is a real hit
when I take it to school to share. Quick and easy, stirring in the chips
until smooth is the hardest part! Enjoy!