Easy Cherry Bars Recipe
These easy cherry bars are a delightful dessert that combines the sweet and tart flavors of cherries with a buttery crust.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar divided
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 can cherry pie filling about 21 oz
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk more if needed
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of sugar and the butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Spread 2/3 of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread the cherry pie filling on top.
- Drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls over the cherries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bars and slice to serve.
Notes
These cherry bars are best served slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.