Cherry. Pie. Bars. Everything I love in one insanely delicious dessert! I’m yet to make a cherry pie, it’s in my future plans (my list is forever long though so we’ll see how soon it comes), but for now I thought these looked just as good as a cherry pie but more modern and simplistic. Bars are the “it” thing you know :).

I should start a bakery dedicated to bars. No, really it would just be fun to have a cupcake, cake and cookie bakery one day, but I’m not ready for the work that would take now. Besides, I think I would enjoy blogging and sharing recipes more.

These bars are destined for greatness. Who wouldn’t loves these? And I love the shortcut of the store-bought cherry pie filling.

Normally I snub a lot of store bought stuff when it can be homemade, but cherry pie filling, yes from a can, I actually love it. It sort of reminds me of maraschino cherries which I also love.

The flavors of these bars are summer bliss.

You get a buttery almond flavored cookie like batter which is topped with that simple yet incredible cherry pie filling, then it’s topped with more dollops of the batter and it’s baked to light golden perfection.

But wait, it doesn’t end there. It’s finished with a rich and creamy vanilla almond flavored glaze. Indeed you are going to love these.

Enjoy!

5 from 3 votes Review Recipe

Cherry Pie Bars

An irresistible easy to make pie bar treat that’s everyone will love!

Servings: 16

Prep25 minutesCook35 minutesReady in: 1 hour

Ingredients3 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder3/4 tsp salt1 3/4 cups granulated sugar1 cup unsalted butter , softened3 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1/4 tsp almond extract1 1/2 (21 oz) cans cherry pie fillingGlaze1 cup powdered sugar1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/4 tsp almond extract2 1/2 - 3 Tbsp half and half

InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13 by 9-inch baking dish (for thinner bars use a 15 by 10-inch baking dish). In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip together butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla and almond extracts. With mixer set on low speed, slowly add in dry ingredients and mix until combined. Reserve and set aside 1 1/2 cups batter then spread remaining evenly into prepared baking dish.Top with cherry pie filling spreading into an even layer. Dollop small spoonfuls of the remaining batter evenly over top. Bake in preheated oven about 30 - 37 minutes (near lesser time for 15 by 10 baking dish and greater time for 13 by 9). Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.For the glaze:In a small mixing bowl whisk together all glaze ingredients adding enough half and half to reach desired consistency. Pour into a resealable bag, seal bag and cut a small tip from one corner then drizzle over top of cooled bars. Allow glaze to set (to set it quicker chill in freezer) then cut into squares.

NotesRecipe adapted from BHG

Nutrition Facts Cherry Pie Bars

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 63mg21%Sodium 136mg6%Potassium 153mg4%Carbohydrates 64g21%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 29g32%Protein 4g8% Vitamin A 534IU11%Vitamin C 2mg2%Calcium 43mg4%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Cherry Pie Bars Author: Jaclyn

5 from 3 votes

Review Recipe

Nutrition Facts Cherry Pie Bars

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 63mg21%Sodium 136mg6%Potassium 153mg4%Carbohydrates 64g21%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 29g32%Protein 4g8% Vitamin A 534IU11%Vitamin C 2mg2%Calcium 43mg4%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Nutrition Facts

Cherry Pie Bars

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 63mg21%

Sodium 136mg6%

Potassium 153mg4%

Carbohydrates 64g21%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 29g32%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 534IU11%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 43mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Cherry Pie Bars

Author: Jaclyn