Description
Delightful cherry bars with a rich buttery base, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread two-thirds of the batter in the prepared baking dish. Spoon cherry pie filling over the batter. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set. Let cool completely in the pan.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Can be served warm or at room temperature. Great with ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: holiday, cherry bars, dessert, Christmas, baking