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Chocolate-Covered Cherry Diamonds
Chocolate-Covered Cherry Diamonds
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 15 minutes
Delicious cherry bars with chocolate topping - a sweet baked treat.
Ingredients:
  • 1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
  • 12 red candied cherries, cut into fourths, if desired
Instructions:
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (or 300°F for dark or nonstick pans). Drain maraschino cherries, saving the liquid. Finely chop cherries.
  • In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, cherry liquid, and almond extract using an electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Add flour and salt and mix well. Gently fold in maraschino cherries. Spread the dough evenly on the bottom of an ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • Bake until edges turn a light golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle generously with rich, indulgent chocolate chips. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until the chocolate turns irresistibly soft, then spread it evenly over the bars with a spatula. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. To create elegant diamond shapes, diagonally cut the bars into 8 rows by 6 rows. Finish with a delightful garnish of candied cherries.

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