A delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion! These cherry bars combine a buttery crust, a sweet and tangy cherry filling, and a crumbly topping.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions:
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Press half of the dough into the prepared pan.
Prepare the Filling:
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the crust.
Prepare the Crumble Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Assemble and Bake:
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Enjoy your delicious cherry bars!