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Cherry Bars

Make these amazing cherry bars for a dessert treat everyone will love! These delicious dessert bars are easy to make and taste absolutely heavenly. Make a batch for your family and be prepared to make even more, as this is one of the best dessert recipes anywhere! Follow the written or video instructions below to make these awesome cherry pie bars for your friends and family.

Ingredients

  • 1 C. butter softened
  • 2 C. sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 t. vanilla extract
  • 3 C. all-purpose flour
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 can 21 oz. cherry pie filling
  • 1 C. powdered sugar
  • 2 T. milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup softened butter and 2 cups sugar until fluffy. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating after you add each egg. Add and beat 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually add 3 cups flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Spread ¾’s of the dough into a greased baking pan.
  • Spread dough with a can of cherry pie filling.
  • Add remaining dough to top of cherry filling in teaspoonful’s. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Allow bars to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the glaze, combine 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the bars.
  • Serve and enjoy these easy cherry squares!