Description
Cherry Pie Bars provide a delightful twist on traditional cherry pie, featuring a flaky crust and vibrant cherry filling, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a baking dish.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the softened butter and egg to the dry ingredients, mixing until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Press half of this mixture into the bottom of your prepared baking dish to form a crust.
- Spread an even layer of cherry pie filling over the crust, ensuring it covers the base fully.
- Crumble the remaining dough mixture on top of the cherry filling.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract to the cherry filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg