Description
Indulge in these delectable Cherry Pie Bars that offer a burst of fruity flavor and a buttery, tender crumb. These bars are a delightful twist on traditional cherry pie, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
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For the Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and almond extracts. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Layer and Bake: Spread two-thirds of the batter in the pan, top with cherry filling, then dollop remaining batter on top. Bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Glaze (Optional): Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract. Drizzle over cooled bars before slicing.
Notes
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with blueberry, raspberry, or apple.
- Almond extract can be omitted or adjusted based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
