Chocolate-Cherry Fudge Bars
1 Hr(s)
25 Min(s) Prep
35 Min(s) Cook
If you love chocolate-covered cherries, this fudge bar is a must-make.
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36 servings
Original recipe yields 36 servings
3/4 cup butter
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup flour
3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries with 7 Tbsp. of the juice reserved, divided
1/2 cup powdered sugar
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Let's Make It
1
Heat oven to 350°F.
2
Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides.
3
Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add granulated sugar; mix well. Blend in eggs and vanilla. Add flour and pudding mix; mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup cherries and 1/3 cup of the reserved cherry juice; spread into prepared pan.
4
Bake 30 to 35 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Cool in pan on wire rack.
5
Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and remaining cherry juice until blended. Drizzle over cooled dessert; top with remaining cherries. Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan before cutting into bars.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
How to Store
Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
Tip 2
How to Drizzle Frosting Easily
Place freezer-weight resealable plastic bag inside small bowl or measuring cup with top of bag extending over top of bowl. Fill bag with frosting; seal bag. Cut small hole in one of the bottom corners of bag. Squeeze frosting through hole onto bars.
Nutrition
Calories
140
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 90mg
4%
Total Carbohydrates 21g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 14g
28%
Protein 1g
2%
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
36 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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