Description

These Christmas Cherry Bars are a delightful holiday treat that’s perfect for festive gatherings. A buttery base topped with cherry pie filling and a sweet glaze, these bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling

Optional

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

For the glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
Assemble Bars: Spread two-thirds of the batter in the pan, top with cherry filling, dollop remaining batter, and sprinkle with nuts if desired.
Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until set. Cool.
Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and extract. Drizzle over cooled bars.
Serve: Cut into squares or shapes once glaze is set.

Notes

You can use other pie fillings like blueberry or raspberry.
Add red or green sprinkles for a festive touch.