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Chocolate Covered Cherry Magic Bars

Irresistible Chocolate Covered Cherry Magic Bars for Sweet Lovers

Delight in these Chocolate Covered Cherry Magic Bars, combining fudgy brownies and tart cherries for a truly indulgent dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Use a scoop and level method to prevent dense bars.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Feel free to reduce by 1/4 cup for a less sweet version.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Essential for light texture.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder Infuses rich chocolate flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melt with chocolate chips for best blend.
  • 2 large Eggs Using room temperature eggs ensures even mixing.
For the Cherry Layer
  • 1 cup Maraschino cherries Drain and dry well to avoid sogginess.
For the Topping
  • 3/4 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips Use high-quality for better taste.
  • 1 cup Sweetened condensed milk Essential for achieving gooey texture.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder until well combined.
  3. Melt butter and 1/4 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until creamy and cool slightly.
  4. Combine the melted mixture with dry ingredients, mix gently, and spread evenly in the prepared pan.
  5. Halve the maraschino cherries and press them into the chocolate brownie base.
  6. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over the cherry layer and drizzle with sweetened condensed milk.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, the edges should be set and center slightly jiggly.
  8. Cool in the pan for at least 2 hours, refrigerate for best results before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars are perfect for potlucks and store beautifully in the fridge, enhancing their flavors over time.

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