Cherry Bars
These cherry bars are the perfect mix of buttery crust, sweet cherry pie filling, and a simple vanilla glaze. Easy to prep and bake in one pan, they’re a go-to treat for parties, potlucks, or a quick dessert at home. Just mix, layer, bake, and drizzle!
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 444kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray non-stick cooking spray in a 9x13 pan and set aside.
- Cream together butter and granulated sugar using either a hand mixer, or a stand mixer.
- Slowly add vanilla extract and one egg at a time. Cream together until light and fluffy.
- Then, sift flour, baking powder, and salt, and gradually mix into the egg mixture.
- Spread ⅔ of the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Next, gently spread the cherry pie filling on top. Scoop the remaining batter on top of the cherries. (Do not cover the cherries completely)
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the dough starts to turn a slight golden brown color. Remove from the oven and cool.
- Using a wire whisk mix together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a medium bowl. Mix until there are no lumps.
- Once the Bars are cool, drizzle the glaze on top of them. I did this by pouring the glaze into a Ziploc bag and cutting a small hole in the corner.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For the best texture, ensure your butter is softened, and your eggs are at room temperature before mixing.
- Feel free to switch up the cherry pie filling with your favorite fruit filling for a unique twist on these bars.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the bars using a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off for a neat, even drizzle.
- Allow the cherry bars to cool completely before cutting to help them set and hold their shape better.
Nutrition
Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 664IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg