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Cherry Pie Bars Recipe

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Delight in these Cherry Pie Bars, featuring a buttery, tender crust topped with luscious cherry pie filling and a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for a tasty treat or dessert, these bars combine the classic flavors of cherry pie with the convenience of a handheld bar.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 24 bars

Ingredients

Cherry Pie Bars:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups cherry or sour cherry pie filling

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is ready for baking the bars.
  2. Prepare Dough Base: In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the softened butter and shortening. Whisk until the mixture is fluffy. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt and beat until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  4. Incorporate Flour: Gradually whisk in the all-purpose flour and mix just until the dough comes together.
  5. Reserve Dough: Remove 1 cup of the dough from the bowl, cover it to prevent drying, and set aside for later use.
  6. Prepare Bottom Crust: Spread the remaining dough evenly on the bottom of a non-greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake this base layer for 15 minutes until it sets.
  7. Add Cherry Filling: After the crust has baked, evenly spread 2 cups of cherry or sour cherry pie filling over the warm crust.
  8. Top with Reserved Dough: Using a teaspoon, spoon small mounds (about 1 tsp each) of the reserved dough over the cherry filling, distributing them evenly across the surface.
  9. Bake Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the topping turns lightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
  10. Cool Bars: Remove the bars from the oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes.
  11. Prepare Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk, adding the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  12. Glaze Bars: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the warm bars. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting.
  13. Serve: Once cooled and set, cut the pie into bars and serve as a delightful cherry dessert treat.

Notes

  • Be sure to use softened butter and shortening for easier mixing and a tender texture.
  • Pie filling can be substituted with sour cherry to add a slightly tart flavor.
  • Do not grease the pan to allow the dough to adhere properly and form a nice crust.
  • For best results, allow the bars to cool completely after glazing before slicing to prevent the glaze from smearing.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, reduce the milk slightly.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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