Chocolate Fruit Bar

This recipe uses cherries, walnuts, and chocolate to make a rich cookie that's great for entertaining.

• Calories: 213 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped dates
• ½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

Stir flour, baking powder and salt together. Beat eggs until light; add sugar gradually, beating well after each addition.

Step 3

Stir in almond flavoring, then dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate pieces, fruits, and nuts.

Step 4

Spread dough evenly in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. If desired, when cooled, frost with powdered sugar icing. Cut into bars and garnish each bar with a chocolate piece.