Description

These Cherry Pie Bars are everything you love about cherry pie—sweet, buttery crust and juicy cherry filling—but in easy, handheld bar form! Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a simple dessert at home, these bars come together quickly and taste like a bite of summer in every square.

Ingredients

For the dough:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, enhances cherry flavor)
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling

For the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Make the dough: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla, almond extract, and eggs, one at a time. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until smooth.
Assemble the bars: Spread about 2/3 of the dough into the prepared pan. Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the dough. Drop the remaining dough by spoonfuls over the top.
Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and cooked through. Let cool completely.
Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bars.

Slice and serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

Try swapping in other pie fillings like blueberry or apple for variety.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Bars can be frozen (without glaze) and glazed after thawing.