Christmas Cherry Bars
A delightful holiday treat, these Christmas Cherry Bars feature a buttery base topped with a sweet cherry filling and a crumbly, golden crust. Finished with an optional vanilla glaze, they are perfect for festive gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 can cherry pie filling 21 ounces
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze (optional)
- 2 tbsp milk for glaze (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream 1 cup of softened butter with 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Spread 3 cups of the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the cherry filling. Gently spread, leaving it slightly uneven.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely in the pan. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over cooled bars and allow to set.
- Cut into squares and serve at room temperature.
Notes
For a different flavor, try using blueberry or apple pie filling instead of cherry.
Nutrition
Serving: 80gCalories: 250kcal
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