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Cherry Pie Bars

These Oven Baked 5-Ingredient Cherry Pie Bars are a sweet, easy-to-make treat that brings the classic cherry pie flavors into a deliciously portable form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups flour Don't overmix the batter after adding the flour.
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling Feel free to swap for other pie fillings like blueberry or raspberry.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Add the flour and mix just until combined. The batter will be thick.
  5. Spread about two-thirds of the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it into an even layer.
  6. Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the batter.
  7. Drop the remaining batter by spoonfuls over the top of the cherry filling.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the center is set.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

For a simple glaze, drizzle cooled bars with icing made from powdered sugar and a small splash of milk. To make slicing easier, line the baking dish with parchment paper. Allow bars to cool completely before cutting.