Spumoni Bars

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges.

Step 2

In medium bowl, stir or knead Bar ingredients until well mixed. Press dough evenly in bottom of pan.

Step 3

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Step 4

In medium bowl, stir pudding mix and 1/4 cup melted butter until well blended. Stir in maraschino cherries, powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice (if necessary, add remaining cherry juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and creamy). Spread filling evenly over cooled cookie base. Set aside.

Step 5

In small microwavable bowl, microwave Topping ingredients uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Spread evenly over filling. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set.

Step 6

Use foil to lift from pan; pull foil edges away. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.