Cherry Bars
Servings 21
Cherry bars are a delicious easy-to-make dessert that requires few ingredients. The process of baking these bars with their layers of shortbread is simple but the end result is something with a similar flavor to cherry pie!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 Cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 Cup butter softened
- 1/2 Cup shortening
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 Cups all-purpose flour
- 21 oz can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Cream: Cream together the sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs and extracts.
- Add: Add in the flour and baking powder and mix until well incorporated.
- Assemble: Pour 2/3 of the batter into the baking dish. Top with cherry pie filling. Spoon the rest of the batter on top and gently spread.
- Bake: Bake in a 350˚ F oven for 30-35 minutes. Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Storage: Once cool, slice into bars. To store, place cherry bars in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. These also freeze really well for afternoon snacks! Just let thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg