Description
Indulge in these delectable Cherry Pie Bars that combine the flavors of a classic cherry pie in a convenient bar form. With a buttery base, sweet cherry filling, and a vanilla 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the batter: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and extracts. Mix in dry ingredients until combined.
- Layer the bars: Spread two-thirds of the batter in the pan, top with cherry filling, then dollop remaining batter on top.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled bars.
Notes
- Try with different pie fillings like blueberry or apple.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
