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Delicious homemade cherry pie bars displayed on a rustic wooden surface, featuring golden crust, juicy cherry filling, and crumbly topping, garnished with powdered sugar and a fresh cherry.

Cherry Pie Bars: The Ultimate Recipe for Irresistible Desserts


  • Author: Erin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Description

A buttery crust, luscious cherry filling, and crumbly topping – the perfect handheld cherry pie!


Ingredients

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  • Crust & Topping:
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in flour and salt until well combined.
  6. Spread ⅔ of the dough into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Evenly spread the cherry pie filling over the crust.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the cherry layer.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  10. Let cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, drizzle with a simple powdered sugar glaze before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: cherry pie, dessert bars, easy baking, fruit bars