Description
Cherry Pie Bars offer a delicious and convenient twist on the classic cherry pie, combining a buttery shortbread crust with a sweet cherry filling. Perfect for any occasion—be it family gatherings, picnics, or simply satisfying a sweet craving at home—these bars are sure to impress everyone. Their unique blend of flavors and textures makes them an irresistible treat that you can also customize with various fruit fillings. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these Cherry Pie Bars are a delightful dessert that will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling (1 can)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (or cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and almond extracts, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan evenly. Spread the cherry pie filling over the dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the cherry filling, leaving gaps for visual appeal.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes until the top is lightly golden. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk for glaze consistency; drizzle over cooled bars.
- Slice into sixteen bars and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg