Cherry Pie Bars Recipe

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:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and almond extract.
  4. Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.
  5. Spread about 2/3 of the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the dough layer.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the cherry filling, spreading it out as best as you can.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
  10. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
  12. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!

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