Fruit ‘N’ Nut Spice Bars

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips
• 1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract