Christmas Cherry Bars: Easy Recipe for a Joyful Holiday Treat
Enjoy a delightful treat this holiday season with our Christmas Cherry Bars, perfect for festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, melted butter, and salt.
- Add the beaten egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Fold in the cherries.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding almond extract.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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