FROSTED CHERRY NUT BARS

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Number Of Ingredients 17

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1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 cup pecans, , chopped
1 cup halved maraschino cherry
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
FROSTING
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in pecans, cherries and chocolate chips. Spread in a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Bake at 325°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Spread warm bars with frosting. FROSTINGMelt butter in saucepan. Add milk and vanilla. Remove from heat and beat in sugar until smooth.

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