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Chocolate Covered Cherry Magic Bars

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Create delightful Chocolate Covered Cherry Magic Bars featuring rich chocolate and tart cherries, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Use a gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Reduce by 1/4 cup for less sweet version
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Adds rich chocolate flavor
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for better incorporation
For the Cherry Layer
  • 1 cup Maraschino cherries Drain and pat dry
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips Reserve half for topping
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Amplifies flavor
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk Do not substitute with evaporated milk

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Melt butter with 1/4 cup chocolate chips, let cool, then add eggs and vanilla, mixing into dry ingredients.
  3. Prepare maraschino cherries by draining, drying, and halving them. Press the cherry halves into the chocolate base evenly.
  4. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over cherries and drizzle the sweetened condensed milk on top for coverage.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Allow to cool in the pan.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best results before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool completely before cutting and refrigerate for best structure during slicing.

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