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Easy Cherry Pie Bars: A Simple Cherry Dessert to Savor Recipe

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Easy Cherry Pie Bars are a simple, delicious dessert perfect for any occasion. With a buttery crust, sweet cherry filling, and a delicate almond-vanilla glaze, these bars combine the best flavors of a traditional cherry pie in an easy-to-make bar form. Ideal for potlucks, holiday celebrations, or anytime you crave a sweet treat, these bars require no advanced baking skills but deliver bakery-quality results.

Ingredients

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For the Bars:

  • 1 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 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

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Milk as needed (to thin glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the bars evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating the base for the dough.
  3. Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the almond and vanilla extracts, mixing thoroughly to incorporate all the flavors uniformly.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined to form a soft dough.
  5. Prepare the Base Layer: Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan, creating a smooth, even layer as the crust.
  6. Add Cherry Filling: Spread the premium cherry pie filling evenly over the pressed dough in the pan, making sure to cover the entire surface.
  7. Add Top Layer of Dough: Dollop the remaining half of the dough over the cherry filling in small spoonfuls, allowing it to partially cover the filling with an uneven, rustic look.
  8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Remove and let cool completely.
  9. Prepare the Glaze: While cooling, mix confectioners’ sugar with almond extract, vanilla extract, and just enough milk to achieve a drizzleable consistency.
  10. Glaze and Serve: Once the bars are cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Cut into bars and serve as a delightful cherry dessert.

Notes

  • These cherry pie bars are beginner-friendly and great for potlucks, holiday celebrations, or as an everyday sweet treat.
  • No fancy techniques are required, making them perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
  • Pair with a refreshing dessert like fresh cherry sorbet for a delightful cherry-themed dessert experience.
  • For more dessert inspiration, check out other sweet and simple recipes on our Pinterest profile.

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