Treasure Chest Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Sift first 3 ingredients together and set aside.
2. 2
   Add brown sugar, sugar and butter or margarine.
3. 3
   Cream these ingredients thoroughly; blend in eggs.
4. 4
   Beat well after each addition.
5. 5
   Add vanilla and beat well.
6. 6
   Now add dry ingredients alternately with milk; begin and end with dry ingredients.
7. 7
   Blend well after each addition.
8. 8
   Stir in nuts, chocolate bits and cherries.
9. 9
   Turn into 13 x 9-inch or two 8 x 8-inch pans, greased and floured on bottom and bake at 325° for 25 to 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Frost warm.
11. 11
    Cool to serve.
12. 12
    Cut into squares.