Chocolate Cherry Cordial Bars

Karen=^..^='s Note:

These bars are the ultimate treat. With chocolate and cherries you can't go wrong (in my opinion :).

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 30 bars

• ¾ cup butter , softened
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
• 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Grease a 10 x 15 pan.
3. Combine butter, eggs, sugars and extracts in a large bowl and beat at medium until well blended.
4. Combine flour, soda and cinnamon and mix into creamed mixture until just blended.
5. Stir in pie filling and chocolate chips.
6. Spread in pan.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
9. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired.
10. Cut into 2 1/2 x 2 inch bars.

Reviews

[Charlotte J]

Just like the name applies this truly tastes like a chocolate cherry cordial! What a fantastic bar, moist and simple to make. I bake it an air bake pan, and could have left it in for 5 more minutes to bake. I’m sure to get requests for this recipe, as we are taking it to church this morning. Another keeper thank you Karen.

[Java]

I have also made these during the holidays for years. They are quick, moist and always requested!

[Chef #262554]

Outstanding bars. I did refrigerate them for about 2 hours before cutting into them, and the bars seperated easier than described below.