*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Chocolate Cherry Cobbler

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:15
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tbsps         brown sugar -- packed
   2      tbsps         cornstarch
   1      16 oz  can    red tart cherries -- pitted/undrained
     1/4  tsp           almond extract
   6      drops         red food coloring
   2      tbsps         margarine
     1/2  c             unbleached flour
   1      tbsp          cocoa powder
   1      tsp           cocoa powder
   1      tbsp          brown sugar -- packed
     3/4  tsp           baking powder
     1/8  tsp           salt
     1/3  c             skim milk -- at room temperature
   1      tsp           vanilla

Preheat oven at 375.  Prepare a 1 quart baking dish lightly with cooking spray. 
 Mix 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cornstarch in 2 quart saucepan. 
 Stir cherries.  Cook over medium heat, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally,
 until slightly thickened.  
Stir in almond extract and food color. 
Pour into baking dish.  

Cut margarine into flour, cocoa, brown sugar, baking powder, 
and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs.  
Stir in milk and vanilla.  
Drop dough by 6 spoonfuls onto hot cherry mixture. 
 Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until topping is no longer doughy.



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