Chocolate & Cherry Stripes

Directions

1. 1
   Combine butter and sugar in bowl.
2. 2
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3. 3
   Add egg, milk and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed.
4. 4
   Add flour and baking powder; beat at low speed until well mixed.
5. 5
   Line 8x4-inch loaf pan with plastic food wrap, extending wrap several inches over ends.
6. 6
   Set aside.
7. 7
   Divide dough in half.
8. 8
   Knead melted chocolate into half of dough.
9. 9
   Knead cherries and nuts into remaining half.
10. 10
    Divide each dough in half.
11. 11
    Evenly press half of chocolate dough into prepared pan.
12. 12
    Evenly press half of cherry dough on top of chocolate.
13. 13
    Repeat layers of chocolate and cherry doughs.
14. 14
    Cover dough with plastic food wrap ends.
15. 15
    Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight until firm.
16. 16
    Heat oven to 375F.
17. 17
    Lift dough from pan using plastic food wrap.
18. 18
    Cut into 1/4-inch slices; cut each slice into thirds.
19. 19
    Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
20. 20
    Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.