🍒 Cherry Pie Bars 🍪
A buttery crust, luscious cherry filling, and crumbly topping – the perfect handheld cherry pie!
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Crust & Topping:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp salt
For the Filling:
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
👩🍳 Instructions:
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Make the Dough
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the flour and salt until just combined.
Assemble the Layers
Spread ⅔ of the dough into the bottom of your prepared baking pan.
Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the dough.
Drop remaining dough by spoonfuls over the top to create a crumble effect.
Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
Let cool completely in the pan.
Slice & Serve
Cut into bars and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for 2–3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
🌟 Optional Add-Ons:
Almond extract (¼ tsp) in the dough for a classic cherry-almond twist.
Powdered sugar glaze: Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp milk and drizzle over cooled bars.
📌 Save this for your dessert rotation—super easy & crowd-pleasing!
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