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Cherry Pie Bars Recipe

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Buttery, tender cookie bars layered with sweet-tart cherry pie filling and finished with a silky vanilla glaze. An easy, shareable twist on classic cherry pie.

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter: 1 cup, softened, creates a rich and tender base and topping
  • Granulated Sugar: 1 1/2 cups, sweetens and helps aerate the batter
  • Eggs: 4 large, bind the batter and add richness
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon, adds warm aromatic depth
  • All-Purpose Flour: 3 cups, builds structure for the bars
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, balances sweetness and enhances flavor
  • Cherry Pie Filling: 2 cans, 21 ounces each, provides juicy sweet-tart fruit layer
  • Powdered Sugar: 1 cup, for a smooth drizzle glaze
  • Milk: 2 to 3 tablespoons, thins the glaze to drizzle consistency

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then mix in vanilla. Whisk flour with salt, then mix into the batter just until combined.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread about two thirds of the batter evenly into the lined pan, smoothing the surface.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the base. Dollop remaining batter over the cherries in rustic spoonfuls.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake 30 to 35 minutes until edges are lightly golden and center is set.
  6. Finishing Touches: Whisk powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons milk until smooth, then drizzle over cooled bars.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Cool completely, lift out, slice into 24 squares, and enjoy.

Notes

  • Clean Slices: Chill 20 to 30 minutes before cutting for neat edges.
  • Crunch Option: Add a light sprinkle of sliced almonds before baking for texture.
  • Flavor Boost: A drop of almond extract in the glaze pairs beautifully with cherries.
  • Storage: Keep covered at room temperature up to 2 days, refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.

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