Christmas Cherry Bars: The Best Easy Dessert for Festive Joy
Delight in the festive spirit with these easy Christmas Cherry Bars, a perfect dessert for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla and almond extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Pour the cherry pie filling over the batter, and then drop spoonfuls of remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until lightly golden and set.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a festive touch, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg