Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Cherry Pie Bars, a perfect combination of sweet and tart that will satisfy your dessert cravings for any occasion. With a luscious cherry filling sandwiched between layers of buttery dough, these bars are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. They make a fantastic treat for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy night in. Plus, you can easily customize the filling to suit your taste, making them a versatile addition to your dessert repertoire. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them solo—these bars are sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cans cherry pie filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for drizzle)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for drizzle)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for drizzle)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually incorporate flour until combined.
- Spread two-thirds of the dough into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- Evenly distribute the cherry pie filling over the dough layer.
- Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls on top of the cherries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown; then cool completely on a wire rack.
- For drizzle: mix powdered sugar with vanilla and almond extracts, adding milk as needed for consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fruit fillings like blueberry or apple for varied flavors. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing for clean edges.