TREASURE CHEST BARS 
BARS:

2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. soft butter
Dash of salt
3/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
3 Hershey bars, cut into sm. pieces
1 c. maraschino cherries, drained, halved
1 c. chopped mixed nuts

ICING:

1/4 c. butter
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2-3 tbsp. milk

In a large bowl, combine all bar ingredients except cherries, chocolate and nuts. Blend until smooth at medium speed, about 2 minutes. By hand, stir in rest of ingredients; spread in greased and floured jelly roll pan, 15"x10". Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.

In a small saucepan, brown butter until golden brown, stirring constantly over medium heat. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Add milk and blend to spreading consistency. Spread over warm bars. Cool completely. Makes 48 bars.

 

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