Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Cherry Pie Bars, a modern twist on the classic cherry pie. With a buttery shortbread crust and a crumbly topping, these bars combine sweet and tart flavors in every bite. They’re perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or as a special treat during the week. Easy to prepare and share, you can whip them up with minimal effort. The addition of a simple glaze elevates these bars, making them irresistible to cherry lovers of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling (1 can)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and almond extracts, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan evenly, then spread the cherry pie filling over it.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough on top of the filling.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until lightly golden on top. Allow to cool completely before glazing.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, almond (or vanilla) extract, and milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg