Description
These Cherry Pie Bars are a sunny dessert that captures the classic cherry pie flavor in an easy-to-slice bar format, topped with a sweet almond-vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 15 × 10 × 1-inch baking pan.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, 2 cups of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt; mix until blended.
- 3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 4. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract.
- 5. Press approximately 3 cups of the dough into the prepared pan to form the bottom layer.
- 6. Pour the cherry pie filling evenly over the dough base.
- 7. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over the cherry layer.
- 8. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- 9. While the bars cool, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and enough milk for a smooth glaze.
- 10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars and let it set before slicing.