Chocolate Cherry Bars

Submitted by Northern_Reflectionz

"This wonderful dessert can reduce the carbs even more by using diabetic sugar. Very easy and turns out wonderful!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup stick margarine
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup no-sugar-added cherry pie filling
• 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine. Add the sugar and stir until smooth and slightly cooled, 2 minutes.
3. Blend in the egg. Add the cocoa, vanilla, baking powder, and baking soda; stir until the cocoa is fully incorporated, 1 minute. Add the flour and stir just until smooth, 1 minute.
4. Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan and top evenly with pie filling.
5. Bake until the top becomes slightly crusty, 8 to 10 minutes, then sprinkle on the chocolate chips. bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs, about 8-10 minutes.

Reviews

[Bluenoser]

Tried these this weekend and they tasted great. Thanks for posting this.