CHERRY-NUT BROWNIE BARS

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I created these bars by accident one day, but now I make a point of preparing them often. Cherry pie filling gives them a Black Forest flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup butter, melted
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup vanilla or white chips
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, butter and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Beat until well blended (mixture will be thick). , Set aside 1 cup dough for topping. Press remaining dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spread evenly with pie filling. Crumble reserved dough over the top; sprinkle with walnuts., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until top is dry and nuts are golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a microwave, melt vanilla chips and milks at 70% power; stir until smooth. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.