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                          Chocolate Cherry Bars

Recipe By     : Cincinnati Enquirer
Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cookioes                         Bars

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    Box fudge cake mix
  21 1/2  oz            Can cherry pie filling
   1      ts            Almond extract
   2                    Eggs -- beaten
                        Frosting:
   1      c             Sugar
   5      tb            Butter
     1/3  c             Milk
   6      oz            Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13" pan. Combine all
ingredients for bars in a mixing bowl and stir by hand until mixed.

Spread batter in prepared pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes. Be careful
not to over-bake. Cool on rack.

To make frosting, combine sugar, butter and milk in small saucepan.
Boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat, add
chocolate pieces and stir until smooth. Pour over cooled bars.


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