Chocolate cherry bars (1974)

36 bars

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packPillsbury Plus Devil's Food cake mix
21ouncesCan cherry fruit pie
1cupSugar
cupMilk
5tablespoonsButter filling
1teaspoonAlmond extract
2Eggs, beaten
6ouncesPkg semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

BARS

FROSTING

1974 Pillsbury Bake Off Winner Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan or 13 x 9 inch pan. In large bowl, combine all bar ingredients; stir until well blended. Spread in greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 degrees until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. For 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan, bake 20 to 30 minutes; for 13 x 9 inch pan, bake 25 to 30 minutes. In small saucepan, combine sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until smooth.

Pour and spread over warm bars. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Frances Jerzak, MN. Submitted By TERRI WOLTMON On 03-12-95