Cherry Pie Bars

Cherry Pie Bars

from thecountrycook.net
55 min

These cherry pie bars are tasty and pretty! A homemade dessert that is easy to make and slices up and serves perfectly. Use any pie filling!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2-3 Tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened to room temperature, 2 cups sugar and 1 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy.

  2. 2

    Add 4 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract.

  3. 3

    Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour.

  4. 4

    Spread 3 cups dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling evenly on top.

  5. 5

    Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling.

  6. 6

    Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

  7. 7

    In a small bowl, mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract and about 2-3 Tablespoons milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top.