cherry pie bars

Here’s a delicious and easy Cherry Pie Bars recipe — they taste like cherry pie but are much simpler to make and perfect for sharing!

🍒 Cherry Pie Bars Recipe

Yield: 24 bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour

Ingredients

For the crust and topping:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional, enhances cherry flavor)

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

For the filling:

• 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling (or use homemade)

For the glaze (optional):

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk or cream

• 1/2 tsp vanilla or almond extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Make the crust/topping mixture:

   • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

   • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla and almond extract.

   • Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined. The dough will be thick.

3. Assemble:

   • Spread about 2/3 of the dough into the prepared pan. (Use a spatula or damp fingers.)

   • Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the base.

   • Drop the remaining dough by spoonfuls over the top (it won’t cover it completely — that’s okay!).

4. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and set. Cool completely in the pan.

5. Optional glaze:

   • Mix powdered sugar, milk, and extract until smooth.

   • Drizzle over cooled bars.

6. Cut into bars and serve!

🍒 Tips:

• You can substitute with blueberry, apple, or peach pie filling.

• Almond extract adds that classic cherry flavor, but it’s optional.

• Store bars in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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