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Easy Cherry Pie Bars Recipe

Easy Cherry Pie Bars Recipe
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Easy Cherry Pie Bars are a delightful blend of a buttery crust, sweet cherry pie filling, and a luscious almond-vanilla glaze. These bars offer a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, combining the classic flavors of cherry pie in a portable, easy-to-serve form.

Ingredients

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Base and Topping Dough

  • 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

Filling

  • 1 (21 oz) can premium cherry pie filling

Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Milk, as needed (about 1-2 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the cherry pie bars evenly.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process helps to incorporate air, resulting in a tender crust.
  3. Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract until fully combined, giving the dough a rich and aromatic flavor.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until a crumbly, cohesive dough forms.
  5. Press Half the Dough: Reserve half of the dough and press it evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking pan, forming the base layer for your bars.
  6. Spread Cherry Filling: Evenly spread the cherry pie filling over the dough base, ensuring a generous and uniform layer of fruit.
  7. Add Topping Dough: Dollop the remaining half of the dough over the cherry filling. Use your fingers or a spatula to gently spread or pat it down, leaving some gaps for baking texture.
  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 bubbles around the edges.
  9. Cool: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan to set the filling and make slicing easier.
  10. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, mix the confectioners’ sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Add milk gradually, stirring until the glaze reaches a smooth, drizzling consistency.
  11. Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars, slice into squares, and serve. Enjoy your delicious Easy Cherry Pie Bars!

Notes

  • Room temperature eggs help the dough bind better and create a smoother texture.
  • Use premium or quality cherry pie filling for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the bars cool completely before drizzling the glaze so it doesn’t melt and run off.
  • You can substitute almond extract with extra vanilla extract if almond flavor is not preferred.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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