Description
If you love the sweet, buttery taste of classic cherry pie but want something quicker and easier, these Cherry Pie Bars are the perfect treat! Featuring a soft, tender cookie-like crust, a juicy cherry pie filling, and a sweet glaze on top, these bars are the ultimate fruity dessert for holidays, potlucks, or whenever you’re craving a slice of summer.
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Ingredients
For the Bars:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1¾ cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1½ tsp vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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½ tsp salt
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1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
For the Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk (or as needed for drizzling consistency)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins:
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½ tsp almond extract (pairs beautifully with cherries)
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Fresh cherries or chopped nuts for topping
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Batter
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
Step 3: Assemble the Bars
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Spread about ⅔ of the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
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Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the batter layer.
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Drop small spoonfuls of the remaining batter randomly over the cherry layer (it won’t cover completely, and that’s okay!).
Step 4: Bake
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Step 5: Make the Glaze
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed—it should be easy to drizzle.
Step 6: Drizzle and Serve
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Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
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Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles.
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Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Don’t Overmix – Mix just until ingredients are combined for a soft texture.
Use Room Temperature Ingredients – Helps the batter mix more evenly.
Line Your Pan – Parchment paper makes it easier to lift and slice the bars.
Let Cool Completely – Slicing is easier when bars are fully cooled.
Try Other Flavors – Blueberry, apple, or strawberry pie filling are fun twists!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Cuisine: American