Instructions: 1. Heat oven to 325*. Grease 13X9 inch pan.

2. In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup powdered sugar and 3/4 cup margarine until light and fluffy. Add 2 oz melted chocolate; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking powder, salt and milk to margarine mixture; blend well. Press dough in bottom of prepared pan.

3. Bake 325* for 15 - 20 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely.

4. Chop cherries; drain well, reserving 2-3 tablespoons cherry juice.

In large bowl, combine 4 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, reserved cherry juiice, rum extract and cream cheese; beat until smooth. Stir in cherries.

5. Spread topping evenly over cooled bars. Drizzle 1 oz melted chocolate over topping.

6. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before cutting into bars. 48 bars.

NOTE: These bars have a chocolate shortbread-like crust with a creamy cherry filling. They can be baked in advance and frozen to save time.

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