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Cherry Pie Bars

Easy Cherry Pie Bars for a Sweet Family Delight

Indulge in Easy Cherry Pie Bars, a sweet and nostalgic dessert with buttery crust and luscious cherry filling, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup real butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
  • 21 oz cherry pie filling high-quality canned
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • milk to reach desired glaze consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar, then beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Gradually sift in flour and salt, stirring gently until a soft dough forms, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  4. Grease a 15x10-inch baking pan and press half the dough into the bottom of the pan, creating a smooth layer.
  5. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the pressed dough base.
  6. Dollop the remaining dough over the cherry filling, leaving gaps for the filling to peek through.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly, then allow to cool.
  8. Whisk together confectioners’ sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, and milk for the glaze and drizzle it over the cooled bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Easy Cherry Pie Bars are perfect for potlucks and family gatherings. Use room temperature ingredients for the best results.

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