Description
Craving something sweet and simple? These cherry pie bars deliver rich, fruity flavor with a buttery bite that feels like homemade comfort in every square.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and almond extract.
- Stir in flour and salt until just combined.
- Spread two-thirds of the batter into the pan.
- Add cherry filling evenly over the base.
- Drop remaining batter on top in spoonfuls.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely, then drizzle with glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: baking
- Cuisine: American