These cherry bars are the perfect dessert for a gathering! They’re sweet, buttery, and packed with cherry goodness.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Bars:
- 🍒 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🍒 2 cups granulated sugar
- 🍒 4 large eggs
- 🍒 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🍒 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 🍒 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 🍒 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 🍒 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 🍒 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
For the Glaze:
- 🍒 1 cup powdered sugar
- 🍒 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 🍒 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
🔥 Instructions
For the Bars:
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan (or line it with parchment paper).
2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients:
- 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 and almond extracts.
3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
4️⃣ Assemble:
- Spread two-thirds of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the batter.
- Drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls over the cherry filling (it’s okay if some cherry filling peeks through).
5️⃣ Bake:
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown and set in the center.
- Let them cool completely in the pan.
For the Glaze:
1️⃣ Mix the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and extract until smooth.
2️⃣ Drizzle:
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
3️⃣ Slice & Serve:
- Cut into squares or bars and serve to your crowd!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Perfect for Sharing: Makes a big batch to satisfy a crowd.
- Simple Ingredients: Easy to find and budget-friendly.
- Deliciously Buttery: The soft, buttery base pairs perfectly with the sweet cherry filling.
- Customizable: Swap out cherry pie filling for your favorite fruit filling!
Enjoy these crowd-pleasing cherry bars! 🍒✨