Christmas Cherry Bars: Easy and Indulgent Holiday Treats
A delightful holiday treat that combines sweet cherry flavors with a buttery bar base, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until the dough forms.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the dough.
- Dot with remaining dough and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute cherry filling with other fruit fillings for variation.
- For a richer flavor, add almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg