Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these Christmas Cherry Bars, featuring a soft buttery crust topped with sweet, vibrant cherries. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these delightful bars are sure to become a family favorite. Their rich flavor and beautiful presentation make them a standout dessert on any festive table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups fresh cherries (or cherry pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix softened butter and sugar until creamy. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and eggs until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spread cherries or cherry filling evenly over the dough.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown on top and bubbly around the edges.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg