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Cherry Pie Bars

Cherry Pie Bars: Quick & Irresistibly Sweet Treats to Savor

These Cherry Pie Bars are a delightful combination of tart and sweet flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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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
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Almond Extract can be swapped for vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour can experiment with gluten-free blends
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Cherry Filling
  • 1 can Canned Cherry Pie Filling choose premium version
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar

Equipment

  • 15x10x1-inch baking pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened real butter and 1 cup of sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add 2 room temperature eggs, 1 teaspoon of pure almond extract, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well.
  4. Gradually add in 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon of salt, mixing at low speed until a soft dough forms.
  5. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the greased baking pan evenly.
  6. Spread the canned cherry pie filling evenly over the crust.
  7. Dollop small pieces of the remaining dough over the cherry filling to create a rustic appearance.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden and the filling is bubbly.
  9. Allow to cool completely, then whisk together 1 cup of confectioners' sugar with a splash of water and drizzle over the bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture, use room temperature eggs and avoid overmixing the dry ingredients. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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