Chocolate Covered Cherry Bars Recipe
If you are looking for a dessert that is both decadent and surprisingly easy to prepare, these Chocolate Covered Cherry Bars are a must-try.
Ingredients
Base
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Cherries
- 36 maraschino cherries (approx.) 10 oz jar, drained
Frosting
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and flour until combined. Press into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drain the cherries well and pat dry. Cut in half if desired.
- Spread the cherries evenly over the baked crust.
- Pour the frosting over the cherries and spread evenly.
- Melt the chocolate chips with butter until smooth, then drizzle or spread over the top.
- Refrigerate until set. Cut into squares and serve.