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Cherry-Nut Brownie Bars Recipe

I created these bars by accident one day, but now I make a point of preparing them often. Cherry pie filling gives them a Black Forest flavor.

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Cherry-Nut Brownie Bars Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Yield: 20-24 Servings

30 35 65

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup vanilla or white chips
1 tablespoon milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, butter and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Beat until well blended (mixture will be thick).
Set aside 1 cup dough for topping. Press remaining dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spread evenly with pie filling. Crumble reserved dough over the top; sprinkle with walnuts.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until top is dry and nuts are golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a microwave, melt vanilla chips and milks at 70% power; stir until smooth. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Yield: about 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 285 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 175 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Cherry-Nut Brownie Bars in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007, p72