Preparation:
Heat oven to 350°. In large mixer bowl combine all crumb mixture
ingredients.
Beat at low speed until crumbly. Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture; press
remaining crumb mixture on bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20
minutes or until edges are very lightly browned.
Meanwhile, in same bowl stir together all filling ingredients. Spread
filling
over hot partially baked crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
Continue
baking for 27 to 32 minutes or until lightly browned.
In 1-quart saucepan melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat,
stirring often, until smooth (2 to 3 minutes). Drizzle over bars. Cool
completely; cut into bars.
TIP:Bars can be cut into shapes other than rectangles. Try cutting into
diamonds or triangles for gift giving.
The favorite combination of chocolate and cherry makes these bars delicious. |
