Name: Chewy Chocolate Cherry Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 50 min
Yield: Makes 16 servings, 1 square each.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 18 cookies), divided; 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted; 1 cup boiling water; 2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin; 2/3 cup maraschino cherries, drained, chopped; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

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20 Min(s) Prep

3 Hr(s) 30 Min(s) Cook

You get some extra time to chill when making this chilled chocolate and cherry dessert with a great chewy texture that takes just 20 minutes to prep.

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

1-1/2 cups crushed vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 18 cookies), divided

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

1 cup boiling water

2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Cherry Flavor Gelatin

2/3 cup maraschino cherries, drained, chopped

1/2 cup light corn syrup

2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

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Let's Make It

Mix 1 cup of the crushed cookies and the butter; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch square pan. Set remaining crushed cookies aside for later use.

Stir boiling water into dry gelatin in medium bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add cherries and corn syrup; stir until well blended. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour over crust.

Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Spread with whipped topping just before serving; sprinkle with the remaining crushed cookies. Cut into 16 squares to serve. Store leftover dessert in refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories

180

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g

Saturated Fat 3g

15%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol less than 5mg

Sodium 150mg

Total Carbohydrates 31g

11%

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 24g

48%

Protein 2g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 16 servings, 1 square each.

* 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.