Description
Delightfully nostalgic Cherry Pie Bars with a warm, flaky shortbread crust and glossy cherry filling, perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.
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 prepare a greased 15 × 10 × 1-inch baking pan.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extract until smooth.
- 3. Reserve about 3 cups of dough for the base, pressing it evenly into the pan to form a 1/2-inch thick layer.
- 4. Pour cherry pie filling over the dough base evenly without pressing down.
- 5. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over the cherry filling to create a rustic topping.
- 6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- 7. While bars cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, vanilla, almond extract, and milk until drizzly.
- 8. Cool bars for at least 20–30 minutes before drizzling with glaze and allowing it to set for 15–20 minutes before slicing.