Easy Cherry Pie Bars: A Simple Cherry Dessert to Savor
If you’re in search of a delightful summer treat, Easy Cherry Pie Bars are the perfect solution! These bars combine the sweetness of cherries with a buttery crust and a light glaze, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Quick to prepare and family-approved, they are ideal for potlucks or cozy gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that everyone will love. Whether enjoyed warm with vanilla ice cream or at room temperature with coffee, these cherry pie bars will surely become your new favorite dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temp
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 (21 oz) can premium cherry pie filling
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp vanilla
- Milk as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Press half of the dough into a greased baking pan; spread cherry filling on top.
- Dollop remaining dough over the cherries.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown; cool completely before adding glaze.
- Mix confectioners' sugar with almond extract, vanilla, and milk; drizzle over cooled bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg