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By Taffey Bakery
Cherry Pie Bars
11 steps
Prep:15minCook:30min
These Cherry Pie Bars taste just like a cherry pie without the hassle! They are soft, chewy, and exploding in flavour! It uses cherry pie filling which makes the process much easier to put together. It is the perfect spring or summertime treat!
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:57:57 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
65
Moderate
Glycemic Load
40
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories366.5 kcal (18%)
Total Fat11.1 g (16%)
Carbs62.5 g (24%)
Sugars30.5 g (34%)
Protein3.8 g (8%)
Sodium27.6 mg (1%)
Fiber0.9 g (3%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
9 servings
Bars
![1/2 cup butter softened](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764614/graph/fooddb/dc62ec09ec93bf4710f1c4fbba9020cf.jpg)
½ cupbutter
softened
![3/4 cups white sugar](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764474/graph/fooddb/8ab54da1c6a383089a141abae748db2d.jpg)
¾ cupswhite sugar
![2 eggs](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765018/graph/fooddb/fa43dd85a5a5b36d90db62044e58e857.jpg)
2eggs
![1 tbsp almond or vanilla extract](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312273/custom_upload/eeed2f17b78db076baf86fd2b6ca7d03.jpg)
1 Tbspalmond extract
or vanilla
![1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550763188/graph/fooddb/f9fbc23db97a0b2cbd8e99dff7f851f1.jpg)
1 ½ cupsall-purpose flour
![1 can cherry pie filling 540ml/18oz](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1570185163/custom_upload/6e547d353aa7f7945b6882b830a18046.jpg)
1 x 540mlcan cherry pie filling
Glaze
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line and lightly grease and 8×8 inch square pan.
Step 2
In a stand mixer or a handheld mixer cream together the butter and sugar on high for 2-3 minutes.
![white sugar](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764474/graph/fooddb/8ab54da1c6a383089a141abae748db2d.jpg)
![butter](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764614/graph/fooddb/dc62ec09ec93bf4710f1c4fbba9020cf.jpg)
Step 3
![Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_600,w_600,c_limit,dpr_2.0/v1675279611/v3/user-recipes/f0852db4d5c7362e5fbc468d7fddba36.jpg)
Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
![eggs](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765018/graph/fooddb/fa43dd85a5a5b36d90db62044e58e857.jpg)
![almond extract](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312273/custom_upload/eeed2f17b78db076baf86fd2b6ca7d03.jpg)
Step 4
Turn the mixer on low and add in the flour until a soft dough forms.
Step 5
![Transfer 3/4 of the dough into the pan and press it down into the pan evenly and firmly.](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_600,w_600,c_limit,dpr_2.0/v1675279629/v3/user-recipes/bd6c12c240727c37011ae88553d832ca.jpg)
Transfer 3/4 of the dough into the pan and press it down into the pan evenly and firmly.
Step 6
![Add an even layer of cherry pie filling.](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_600,w_600,c_limit,dpr_2.0/v1675279644/v3/user-recipes/d9470a85d7b724951bf928cd733d2bfd.jpg)
Add an even layer of cherry pie filling.
![can cherry pie filling](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1570185163/custom_upload/6e547d353aa7f7945b6882b830a18046.jpg)
Step 7
![Add tablespoon dollops on top with the remaining 1/4 of the dough base.](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_600,w_600,c_limit,dpr_2.0/v1675279664/v3/user-recipes/d161480427fcc1e7098f71c13ed571be.jpg)
Add tablespoon dollops on top with the remaining 1/4 of the dough base.
Step 8
Place into the oven for 25-30 minutes. The top will be a light colour, but the base will be a golden brown on the edges. This is how you'll know it's done.
Step 9
To create the glaze, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
![almond extract](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312273/custom_upload/eeed2f17b78db076baf86fd2b6ca7d03.jpg)
![milk](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764818/graph/fooddb/48b648475f551475af2148db6c709031.jpg)
![powdered sugar](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_24,w_24,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764474/graph/fooddb/8ab54da1c6a383089a141abae748db2d.jpg)
Step 10
![Allow to cool completely before glazing.](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_600,w_600,c_limit,dpr_2.0/v1675279732/v3/user-recipes/b709f00d704591bdc22977888d5a3b46.jpg)
Allow to cool completely before glazing.
Step 11
![Drizzle on top of cooled bars, slice, and enjoy!](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_600,w_600,c_limit,dpr_2.0/v1675279796/v3/user-recipes/bd324b770ee6e6a9e750400720513a69.jpg)
Drizzle on top of cooled bars, slice, and enjoy!
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