Cherry Pie Bars

Name: Cherry Pie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter softened; 3/4 cups white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tbsp almond or vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 can cherry pie filling 540ml/18oz; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tbsp milk adjustable based on consistency preference; 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract

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

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories366.6 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

½ cupbutter

softened

¾ cupswhite sugar

2eggs

1 Tbspalmond extract

or vanilla

1 ½ cupsall-purpose flour

1 x 540mlcan cherry pie filling

Glaze

1 cuppowdered sugar

2 Tbspmilk

adjustable based on consistency preference

½ tspalmond extract

or vanilla

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 sugar¾ cups

butter½ cup

Step 3

Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.

eggs2

almond extract1 Tbsp

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.

Step 6

Add an even layer of cherry pie filling.

can cherry pie filling540ml

Step 7

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 extract½ tsp