These Cherry Pie Bars are a delightful twist on a classic cherry pie! With a buttery crust, sweet cherry filling, and crumbly topping, they’re easy to make. Serve them as a dessert or snack and watch them disappear! 🎉
🛒 Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 🧈 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🍬 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 🥚 4 large eggs
- 🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🌾 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
For the Filling:
- 🍒 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
For the Glaze:
- 🍚 1 cup powdered sugar
- 🥛 2-3 tbsp milk
- 🌿 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract
🔥 Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2️⃣ Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a thick dough forms.
3️⃣ Layer the Bars:
- Spread 2/3 of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling over the dough, spreading it evenly.
- Drop small dollops of the remaining dough over the cherry filling.
4️⃣ Bake:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Let cool completely.
5️⃣ Make the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and almond/vanilla extract until smooth.
6️⃣ Glaze and Serve:
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars, slice into squares, and serve.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Easy & Delicious: Simple ingredients with amazing results.
- Sweet & Fruity: Perfect balance of buttery crust and tart cherries.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Ideal for parties, holidays, or family dinners.
- Customizable: Swap cherry filling for your favorite pie flavor!
Bake up a batch of these Cherry Pie Bars for a treat that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat. 🍒✨