CHERRY PIE BARS

Cherry Pie Bars taste just like the classic recipe, but in bar form. With a buttery crust, sweet cherry filling and vanilla glaze, these bars are the easiest way to get your pie fix!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 10x15 or 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with fitted paddle attachment until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla and almond extracts, baking powder, and salt. Add flour to mixture, ½ cup at a time, mixing after each addition.

Step 4

Spread about ¾ of batter onto bottom of pan in an even layer. Spread pie filling evenly over dough. Drop rest of dough by the teaspoonful evenly over pie filling.

Step 5

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely before adding the glaze.

Step 6

To prepare the vanilla glaze, in a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and milk or heavy cream until smooth and reaches your desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled bars.