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Cherry Pie Bars

Delicious Cherry Pie Bars for Effortless Homemade Bliss

These Cherry Pie Bars offer a delightful twist on classic flavors, ideal for sharing or indulging yourself.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Real Butter Substitute with dairy-free butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 cup Sugar No substitutions recommended.
  • 2 large Eggs (Room Temperature) Use applesauce for a vegan option.
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider gluten-free flour blends.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt No substitutes necessary.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Canned Cherry Pie Filling Look for a brand with real cherries.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Almond Extract Vanilla extract can be used instead.
  • Milk Adjust to achieve drizzling consistency

Equipment

  • 15x10-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 15x10-inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Beat in 2 large room-temperature eggs, 1 teaspoon of almond extract, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually stir in 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour and 0.5 teaspoon of salt into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
  4. Press half of the dough into the prepared baking pan. Spread 1 can of cherry pie filling over the crust, and crumble the remaining dough over the cherry filling.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cherry filling bubbles slightly. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Prepare a glaze by mixing 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar with 1 teaspoon of almond extract, 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla, and enough milk for drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and use high-quality cherry filling. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

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