Cherry Pie Bars

These cherry pie bars have all the taste of cherry pie in an easy-to-make bar. Perfect for sharing at gatherings for dessert, or as a sweet treat for snacking!

Course baked goods, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Servings

Calories 270kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup salted butter softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
21 ounces cherry pie filling 1 x 21-ounce can

Optional Glaze:

½ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

Get prepped

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Prepare the dough

In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup white sugar, and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Cut in the 1 cup salted butter (softened) until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.

Assemble the bars

Press 2/3 of the dough mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer. Spread the 21 ounces cherry pie filling evenly over the dough. Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the cherry filling.

Bake the bars

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Optional Glaze:

Whisk together the ½ cup powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon milk. Add more milk if needed to get a drizzling consistency.
Drizzle over fully cooled bars.

Serve

Cut into 16 bars and enjoy!

Notes

• Softening the butter is important for creating a crumbly texture in the dough. Leave it out at room temperature for about 30 minutes before using.
• If you like a thicker crust, you can press more of the dough mixture into the bottom of the pan.
• These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• These can be served as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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