Special Occasion Cherry Bars
Special Occasion Cherry Bars are the perfect festive treat to brighten your holiday gatherings. With a rich, buttery base topped with sweet and tangy cherry pie filling, these bars deliver a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving more. Not only are they easy to make, but they also come together quickly, making them an ideal choice for busy bakers. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or just want to indulge in a sweet dessert after dinner, Special Occasion Cherry Bars are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 21 ounces cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour and salt. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Spread about half of the batter into the bottom of your prepared pan. Gently spread the cherry pie filling over this layer, then drop small clumps of the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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