"How's this for a dish—all the joy of a banana split without the mess. Everything in my recipe fits into one pan of delectable brownie bars. —Connee Sheckler, Chestertown, Maryland..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
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3/4 cup butter, cubed
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3 large eggs
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2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
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TOPPING:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
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1/3 cup strawberry preserves
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
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Sliced bananas and additional chopped maraschino cherries, optional