Description
These Cherry Pie Bars are a simple and delicious dessert made with a soft cookie-like base, sweet cherry pie filling, and a light glaze. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any time you need an easy treat that slices beautifully and serves a crowd.
Ingredients
- For the Bars:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 (21 oz) cans cherry pie filling
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add flour to the mixture and mix until combined.
- Spread about 3 cups of the dough into the prepared baking pan.
- Evenly spread cherry pie filling over the dough layer.
- Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- For the glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled bars.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute cherry pie filling with any flavor you prefer (apple, blueberry, etc.).
- Bars can be made ahead and frozen. Just thaw and glaze before serving.
- Let bars cool fully before glazing to prevent melting the icing.
- Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 556
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 369mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 95g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 82mg
