Cherry Pie Bars
Indulge in the sweet, timeless flavors of Cherry Pie Bars—a crowd-pleasing dessert that combines the classic charm of cherry pie with the ease of a handheld treat. These golden-brown bars feature a buttery, soft dough base, a luscious layer of cherry pie filling, and irresistible dollops of dough baked to perfection. Finished with a delicate drizzle of powdered sugar glaze enhanced with a hint of almond extract, these bars strike the perfect balance of tart and sweet in every bite. With a quick 20-minute prep and only 30 minutes in the oven, this easy dessert is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or weeknight indulgences. Serve them as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Cherry pie filling
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 0.25 teaspoon Almond extract (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. The dough will be thick.
Spread about two-thirds of the dough evenly onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a smooth base layer.
Spread the cherry pie filling over the dough layer, ensuring even coverage.
Using a tablespoon or your hands, drop the remaining dough in small dollops over the cherry pie filling. It's okay if it doesn't completely cover the filling; some gaps are fine.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and the edges are set. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely in the baking dish.
While the bars cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract (if using) in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled bars.
Once the glaze is set, cut into squares or bars and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 220.9 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 129.3 g | 647% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1263 mg | 421% | |
| Sodium | 1784 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 850.0 g | 309% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 550.9 g | ||
| Protein | 67.3 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.2 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 26.6 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 1174 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
