Description
Chocolate Covered Cherry Magic Bars are a delightful dessert that brings together the rich flavors of chocolate and sweet cherries in a layered format, making them perfect for any gathering. These bars are not only easy to prepare but also offer a chewy texture and irresistible taste that will leave your guests wanting more. In just about 45 minutes, you can whip up these magic bars, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your company. Whether it’s a casual family dinner or a festive celebration, these treats are sure to elevate the dessert experience and impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 10 oz jar maraschino cherries, drained and halved
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
- Melt the butter and mix it with dry ingredients until crumbly.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup of chocolate chips over the crust.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk together.
- Pour the egg mixture over the crust and chocolate chips evenly.
- Distribute halved maraschino cherries on top of the mixture.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg