Chocolate Cherry Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Grease a 13x9 baking pan.
3. 3
   Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir in cocoa until smooth.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Add sugar, 3 eggs, 1-1/2 cups flour, and nuts; mix well.
6. 6
   Pour into prepared pan, bake 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Whisk together remaining egg, 1/3 cup flour, milk, and almond extract.
8. 8
   Pour over baked layer; sprinkle chocolate chips and cherries over top.
9. 9
   Return to oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until set and edges golden brown.
10. 10
    Cool completely in pan.
11. 11
    Refrigerate until cold, about 6 hours or overnight.
12. 12
    Cut into bars.
13. 13
    Refrigerate leftover bars (if there are any!
14. 14
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