Although this bar is as rich and moist as cake, you don't need a fork to enjoy it. The kirsch-spiked filling will appeal to grown-up tastes; for kids, simply omit the liqueur.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 9 large or 1 dozen small bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray; line with parchment paper, allowing a 2-inch overhang. Coat with cooking spray.
- Bring cherries, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and the water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until almost all liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved.
- Whisk together cocoa powder, salt, brown sugar, toasted coconut, and 2 cups flour in a bowl. Blend in remaining 2 1/4 sticks butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal; press 3 lightly packed cups cocoa mixture into prepared pan. Bake until just set, about 20 minutes.
- Put egg, remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and the kirsch, if using, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; mix on medium-high speed until pale, about 4 minutes. Fold in cherry mixture and remaining 7 1/2 teaspoons flour; stir in chocolate. Spread mixture evenly over crust; sprinkle with remaining cocoa mixture.
- Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Run a knife around sides; lift out of pan. Cut into squares. Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
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michael Johnston
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cherry desserts, but I really enjoyed these bars. The chocolate flavor is dominant, which I liked.
Lika Likuna
[email protected]These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!
Big Dick
[email protected]I love the way the chocolate and cherries complement each other in this recipe. The crust is also perfect.
Muhin Hassan
[email protected]These bars are so good! I can't stop eating them.
Md Nobir
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my friends and family.
Lwandile Ntombela
[email protected]I made these bars for my daughter's birthday party and they were a big hit. The kids loved them.
Abraham Xander
[email protected]These bars are easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of chocolate and cherries.
Nnalongo Bmk
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. They are so delicious!
Joyanto
[email protected]The chocolate and cherry flavors are a perfect combination. The crust is flaky and the filling is gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ali waris Ali waris
[email protected]I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Moeez Mughal
[email protected]These chocolate cherry crumb bars were a hit with my family! The crust was buttery and crumbly, the filling was sweet and tart, and the topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.