Description
Christmas Cherry Bars are a delightful holiday treat that combines the tartness of cherries with a rich, buttery base. Perfect for festive gatherings, these easy-to-make bars fill your home with a warm aroma while offering an irresistible sweet-tart flavor. Serve them warm or chilled alongside your favorite hot beverage for a cozy dessert experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and eggs until well combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients along with vanilla extract; stir until just mixed.
- Spread half the batter in the prepared pan. Top with spoonfuls of cherry pie filling.
- Gently spread remaining batter over the cherries and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg