Christmas Cherry Bars
Christmas Cherry Bars are the perfect festive treat to brighten up your holiday gatherings. With a buttery crumb crust and a luscious cherry filling, these bars offer a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to make and beautiful to serve, they can be enjoyed warm or cold, making them ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Spread cherry pie filling over the crust. Crumble remaining dough on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 67g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute cherries with blueberries or add chocolate chips. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra festive touch.