Description
Delight in the nostalgic flavors of buttery cherry bars, featuring a soft cake-like base topped with cherry pie filling and a crumbly topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Reserve 1 cup of dough for topping.
- Press remaining dough into the bottom of the baking dish. Spread cherry pie filling over the dough base and crumble reserved dough on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store leftover cherry bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for about a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg