Christmas Cherry Dessert Bars – They Vanish Faster Than the Presents
I made two trays thinking I would have plenty for the holidays – big mistake. These cherry bars have a soft, buttery almond-scented base, a layer of bright cherry pie filling and a pretty drizzle of glaze on top. They look festive on any Christmas table and taste like cherry pie in an easy bar.
Why You Will Love Them
- Festive red-and-white look.
- Feeds a crowd from one sheet pan.
- Simple pantry ingredients plus canned pie filling.
Recipe Details
Prep: 15 minutes | Bake: 35–40 minutes | Makes: 24 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, a drop of vanilla and almond extract
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