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Cherry Pie Bars

Irresistible Cherry Pie Bars That Will Delight Your Taste Buds

Enjoy a delightful and easy dessert with these Cherry Pie Bars, featuring a buttery crust and sweet cherry filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Real Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flaxseed meal for vegan option
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blends can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 can Canned Cherry Pie Filling Fresh cherries can be used if in season
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar Powdered sugar substitutes can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Omit for almond-free variations
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with more vanilla if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Use non-dairy milk for vegan option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 15x10-inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened real butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  4. Incorporate 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  5. Press half of the dough into the bottom of the greased baking pan to form the base.
  6. Spread the canned cherry pie filling evenly over the crust layer.
  7. Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry filling evenly.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  9. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before glazing.
  10. Combine 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk for the glaze.
  11. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled bars.
  12. Slice and serve the bars at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allowing the bars to cool completely before glazing prevents the glaze from melting into the bars. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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