These Cherry Pie Bars are the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and buttery goodness! With a soft crust, a layer of sweet-tart cherry filling, and a simple glaze on top, they’re ideal for parties, picnics, or a delightful dessert any day of the week. Easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd, these bars are a must-try for any cherry lover!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and almond extract.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.
- Spread about 2/3 of the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the dough layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the cherry filling, spreading it out as best as you can.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!