👩🍳 How to Make Cherry Pie Bars:
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Gradually mix in the flour and salt until the dough comes together. It will be thick, like a soft cookie dough.
3. Assemble the Layers
Spread about 2/3 of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top and spread it gently to cover the dough.
Drop small spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the cherry filling. Don’t worry about covering it completely—the gaps allow that ruby red cherry goodness to peek through!
4. Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the dough comes out clean.
Let the bars cool completely before glazing.
5. Drizzle with Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and extract to make a smooth glaze. Drizzle over the cooled bars and let it set before cutting into squares.
🍰 Why You’ll Love These Bars
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No pie crust stress: You get all the flavors of a cherry pie, without the hassle of rolling and shaping dough.
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Perfect for sharing: These bars slice easily and travel well, making them great for parties, lunchboxes, or late-night snacks.
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Customizable: Try swapping in blueberry, peach, or apple pie filling for your own spin!
📝 Final Thoughts
These Cherry Pie Bars are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—simple enough for a weeknight bake, yet elegant enough for any special occasion. With every bite, you get that magical blend of buttery crust and sweet, tangy cherry filling. It’s a recipe that brings joy, comfort, and a little bit of sweetness to any day.
Go ahead—make a batch, share them (or don’t!), and enjoy a slice of homemade happiness.
