Christmas Cherry Bars: Easy Indulgent Treats for Festive Joy
Indulge in the festive spirit with these easy Christmas Cherry Bars that combine sweet cherries with a buttery crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add in the flour until just combined.
- Spread half the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Add the cherry pie filling over the batter.
- Drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls over the cherries.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a festive touch, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
- These bars can be made ahead of time and stored for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg