Description
Cherry Pie Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that brings the classic flavors of cherry pie into a convenient bar form. With a buttery shortbread crust, sweet cherry filling, and a crumbly topping, these bars are perfect for any occasion—be it family gatherings, picnics, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. They come together in just 45 minutes and require minimal ingredients, making them an ideal choice for last-minute treats. The delightful combination of flavors is sure to impress family and friends alike!
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 fine sea salt
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling (1 can)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until combined.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the prepared pan. Spread the cherry filling over this layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough on top of the filling. Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden.
- Allow to cool completely before drizzling with a glaze made from powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg