Description
Cherry pie bars made with a buttery soft crust, sweet cherry filling, and golden baked topping for an easy sliceable dessert perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cherry pie filling
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven and grease baking pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
4. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
5. Spread batter, add filling, and bake until golden.
Notes
Let bars cool completely before slicing.
Use parchment paper for easy removal.
Store airtight.
Great for freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg