Cherry Revel Bars

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Line 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil; set aside.
• In mixing bowl beat 1/2 cup of the butter on medium to high 30 seconds.
• Add 1 cup of the brown sugar, the baking soda, and salt.
• Beat until combined, occasionally scraping bowl.
• Beat in 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla.
• Beat or stir in 1-1/4 cups of the flour.
• Stir in oats; set aside.
• For filling, in saucepan stir remaining 1-1/2 cups brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter over medium heat until combined; cool slightly.
• Stir in remaining 3 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla; lightly beat with wooden spoon.
• Stir in remaining 1-1/4 cups flour and the chocolate.
• Set aside 3/4 cup oats mixture; press remaining in pan.
• Spread filling, top with cherries, dot with reserved oats mixture, and sprinkle nuts.
• Bake 25 minutes, until top is light brown and filling is moist.
• Cool on rack 1 hour.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Lift from pan; cut with serrated knife.
• Store, covered, at room temperature.