Description
These Sweet Cherry Pie Bars are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of cherry pie with the convenience of a bar dessert. With a buttery base, a layer of cherry pie filling, and a sweet glaze, these bars are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and extracts: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour and salt together, then gradually add to wet mixture.
- Layer batter and cherry filling: Spread most of the batter in the dish, top with cherry filling, then spoon remaining batter on top.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract for glaze.
- Drizzle and serve: Drizzle glaze over cooled bars, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For fresher taste, consider using homemade cherry pie filling.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
