3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup granulated sugar
3 (1 oz.) squared unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
4 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp. all purpose flour
1/2 cup drained maraschino or candied cherries, chopped. (optional)

Makes 25 Squares

Recipe from Chatelaine Cook Book

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Lightly grease and 8" square baking pan.  Measure 3/4 cup flour, the salt and 1 cup sugar into a large bowl.  Stir with a fork until blended. 

Melt the chocolate in a microwave or place it in the top of a double boiler over simmering water and hat until melted.  (See Tips for Chocolate Melting)  Meanwhile, measure the shortening, butter, 2 eggs and vanilla into a mixing bowl.  beat with an electric mixer until smooth.  then, beat in the melted chocolate.  Stir in the flour mixture until well mixed.  Pour two thirds of the batter into the prepared pan.  Set aside.

Then, place the cream cheese and 1 egg in a small mixing bowl.  Beat together with and electric mixer until light and fluffy.  Blend 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tbsp. flour together and gradually blend into the cream cheese mixture.  Fold in the cherries, if using.  Pour the mixture over the chocolate base.  Gently spoon the remaining chocolate batter on top to completely cover the cheese mixture.  Draw a spatula or a knife back and forth through the layers to give a marbled effect.