Cherry Pie Bars
These Cherry Pie Bars taste just like a cherry pie without the hassle! They are soft, chewy, and exploding with flavour! It uses cherry pie filling which makes the process much easier to put together.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can cherry pie filling 540ml/18oz
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk adjustable based on consistency preference
- 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line and lightly grease and 8x8 inch square pan.
- In a stand mixer or a handheld mixer cream together the butter and sugar on high for 2-3 minutes.1/2 cup butter, 3/4 cups white sugar
- Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.2 eggs, 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Turn the mixer on low and add in the flour until a soft dough forms.1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Transfer 3/4 of the dough into the pan and press it down into the pan evenly and firmly.
- Add an even layer of cherry pie filling.1 can cherry pie filling
- Add tablespoon dollops on top with the remaining 1/4 of the dough base.
- 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.
- Allow to cool completely before glazing.
- To create the glaze, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk
- Drizzle on top of cooled bars, slice, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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