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Cherry Pie Bars

Delicious Cherry Pie Bars That Are Super Easy to Make

These Cherry Pie Bars are a beginner-friendly dessert that combines sweet cherries and almond flavor for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup real butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar can use brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract can substitute with vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for best flavor
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt pinch enhances flavor
For the Filling
  • 1 can cherry pie filling use quality brand with real cherries
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar mix with milk for drizzling

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • baking pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract into the mixture and beat until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the pan.
  5. Pour cherry pie filling over the dough base and dollop remaining dough over the filling.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and filling is bubbling.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely, then prepare the glaze by mixing confectioners' sugar with a splash of milk.
  8. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars, cut into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Make sure to use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. These bars can be frozen without glaze and thawed before serving.

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