I love whipping a tray of these Christmas bars up! Everyone was thrilled by the outcome!
These Christmas Cherry Bars are a delightful holiday treat, combining a buttery, sweet base with a rich cherry pie filling and a smooth, flavorful glaze. Perfect for festive gatherings or a sweet afternoon snack, these bars are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
For the Bars:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Unsalted Butter (softened) | 1 cup |
| Sugar | 2 cups |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Large Eggs | 4 |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 tsp |
| Almond Extract | ¼ tsp |
| All-Purpose Flour | 3 cups |
| Cherry Pie Filling | 2 cans (21 oz each) |
For the Glaze:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Powdered Sugar | 1 cup |
| Vanilla Extract | ½ tsp |
| Almond Extract | ½ tsp |
| Milk | 2-3 tbsp |
Instructions:
- Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Mix butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Extracts: Add eggs one by one, then vanilla and almond extracts.
- Mix in Flour: Gradually add flour to the mix.
- Base Layer: Spread 3 cups of dough in the pan.
- Cherry Layer: Spread cherry pie filling over the dough.
- Dough Topping: Drop the rest of the dough in small spoonfuls over the cherry filling.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, till golden.
- Cool: Let the bars cool completely.
- Make Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, extracts, and milk until smooth.
- Glaze Bars: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
- Slice & Serve: Cut into slices and enjoy!
