Description
Easy Cherry Pie Bars are the perfect blend of sweet and tart, making them a delightful dessert for any occasion. This family-favorite recipe, infused with a hint of almond extract, offers an irresistible combination of flavors that transports you back to summer days filled with fresh cherries. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, these bars can be quickly whipped up, making them a go-to treat for busy parents and baking enthusiasts alike. Serve them warm or chilled, topped with ice cream or whipped cream, and watch them disappear at picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (21 oz) can premium cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Press half of the dough into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Spread cherry pie filling over the dough and dollop remaining dough on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before glazing.
- For the glaze, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, almond extract, vanilla, and milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg