Christmas Cherry Bars: The Best Indulgent Treat for Your Holiday Table
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delicious Christmas Cherry Bars, perfect for your holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Spread half of the dough into a greased baking dish.
- Spread the cherry pie filling over the dough.
- Drop the remaining dough by spoonfuls over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Cherry Bars, Holiday Treats, Cherry Desserts