Chocolate Cherry Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. 2
   In a medium saucepan, melt the margarine.
3. 3
   Add the sugar and stir until smooth and slightly cooled, 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Blend in the egg.
5. 5
   Add the cocoa, vanilla, baking powder, and baking soda; stir until the cocoa is fully incorporated, 1 minute.
6. 6
   Add the flour and stir just until smooth, 1 minute.
7. 7
   Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan and top evenly with pie filling.
8. 8
   Bake until the top becomes slightly crusty, 8 to 10 minutes, then sprinkle on the chocolate chips.
9. 9
   bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs, about 8-10 minutes.