Easy Cherry Pie Bars: A Simple Cherry Dessert to Savor
Experience the joy of homemade desserts with these Easy Cherry Pie Bars: A Simple Cherry Dessert to Savor! Perfect for busy families, students, or anyone looking for a quick treat, this recipe combines sweet cherries and a hint of almond extract into delectable bars. They come together in under an hour, making them an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings or everyday indulgence. With a buttery crust and a delightful glaze, these cherry pie bars are sure to become a favorite in your home. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream or alongside fresh fruit for an enhanced experience. Discover how easy it is to create this classic dessert that will bring smiles around the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 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. Add eggs one at a time, followed by almond and vanilla extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and press half of the dough into the bottom.
- Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough on top of the cherries.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool completely before glazing with confectioners’ sugar mixed with almond extract, vanilla, and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg