Dramatically dark in color, these chewy bars are studded with dried tart cherries.

Makes 15 bars

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 large eggs
1 large egg white
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 40 wafers)
1 cup chopped dried tart cherries (4 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat an 8-by-12-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Beat together eggs, egg white, sugar, vanilla and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until the eggs are thick and pale, about 2 minutes. Gently fold in chocolate wafer crumbs and cherries with a rubber spatula just until combined.
3. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish; smooth the top. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
4. Let cool in the baking dish on a rack. Cut into 15 bars. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 155 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 1 g mono); 28 mg cholesterol; 27 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 1 g fiber; 139 mg sodium; 85 mg potassium.

2 Carbohydrate Servings