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Cherry Pie Bars

These Cherry Pie Bars will impress guests, but they are so easy to make - the perfect mixture of tart and sweet with a buttery shortbread crust.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cherry Pie Bars, cherry pie bars recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 18 bars
Calories 295kcal
Author Ang Paris

Equipment

Ingredients

Cookies Base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cans 21 oz cherry pie filling

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray 13x9 or similar baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
    1 cup unsalted butter, softened, 2 cups white granulated sugar
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
    4 eggs
  • Stir in vanilla.
    1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt.
    3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Add to creamed mixture.
  • Evenly spread about 3 cups of dough into baking pan.
  • Spread pie filling over batter evenly.
    2 cans
  • Drop remaining batter by teaspoon over the top.
  • Bake for 30 – 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool on rack.
  • Combine ingredients for Glaze - NOTE: if you add the vanilla the glaze is a bit darker, if you want the glaze to be bright white, use clear vanilla extract.
    1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Drizzle over bars.
  • Cut and serve.

Notes

⏲️ Storage
Store leftover cherry pie bars in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
⭐ Tips
 If you want the glaze to be bright white, use clear vanilla extract. Regular vanilla extract will give your glaze a slight tan pigment.
Room temperature eggs will incorporate into the batter more easily. Take them out about 30 minutes before you want to use them, along with the butter.
📖 Variations
These bars can be made with any type of fruit pie filling. Swap out the cherry for blueberry, strawberry or apple.
For a lemon glaze, omit the vanilla extract and milk and replace it with 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg