Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Cherry Pie Bars, a perfect fusion of sweet cherry filling and buttery shortbread crust served in a convenient bar form. These bars are an ideal dessert for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy nights at home. With their crumbly topping and vibrant cherry flavor, they are not only easy to make but also sure to impress your guests. Plus, they can be prepared ahead of time and customized with various toppings or extracts to suit your taste. Enjoy these irresistible treats fresh from the oven or chilled – either way, they’re bound to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 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 salt
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread cherry pie filling on top.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the filling and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before drizzling with glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg