Description
Christmas Cherry Bars are a delightful festive treat that perfectly blend the sweet-tart flavor of cherries with a buttery, crumbly base. These bars are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them an ideal dessert for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Each bite is a nostalgic reminder of family traditions and joyful celebrations. With their vibrant color and irresistible taste, these Cherry Bars will surely be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dried cherries or cherry preserves
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in one egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread half of the dough into the prepared pan; layer cherry preserves evenly on top.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg