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Choco-Cherry Bars

Prep Time:

30 min

Total Time:

1 hr

Makes:

Makes 36 servings.

What You Need

4 squares BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate, divided

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1-1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided

1-1/4 cups flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup chopped maraschino cherries, well drained

1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts

1 cup sifted powdered sugar

2 to 3 Tbsp. milk, divided

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F. Melt 2 chocolate squares; set aside. Beat cream cheese, butter and granulated sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix well. Mix flour, baking soda and salt. Add to cream cheese mixture; mix well. Blend in melted chocolate. Stir in cherries and nuts.

SPREAD into greased and floured 15x10x1-inch pan.

BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Melt remaining chocolate squares in medium microwaveable bowl. Stir in powdered sugar, 2 Tbsp. milk and remaining vanilla. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. milk, if necessary for desired glaze consistency. Drizzle over dessert. Cool completely.