Description
These Cherry Pie Bars are a delightful twist on traditional cherry pie, with a buttery base, sweet cherry filling, and a vanilla glaze. Perfect for serving a crowd or as a sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the batter: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, extracts, and combine with dry ingredients.
- Layer the bars: Spread most of the batter in a pan, add cherry filling, then dollop remaining batter over it.
- Bake and glaze: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden. Cool, then drizzle with glaze.
Notes
- Try blueberry or apple pie filling for variety.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle sliced almonds on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
