Description
special occasion Cherry Bars are the perfect festive dessert, blending a buttery, tender base with sweet and tangy cherry pie filling. Quick to prepare, these bars are ideal for holiday gatherings, pleasing family and friends alike. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create a delightful treat that captures the essence of the season. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, with or without glaze, special occasion Cherry Bars are sure to become a cherished addition to your holiday baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture until fully combined.
- Spread about three cups of batter evenly in the prepared pan. Top with cherry pie filling and drop remaining batter in clumps over the cherries.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before adding optional glaze made from whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg