Cherry Fudge Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
4. 4
   Stir in cherries.
5. 5
   In another small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and vanilla.
6. 6
   Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until well blended.
7. 7
   Spread in prepared pan; sprinkle with reserved sugar and bake in uppper third of oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center is covered with very moist crumbs.
8. 8
   Cool completely in pan before cutting.
9. 9
   Makes 16 bars.
10. 10
    A fat-free recipe.