Description
Indulge in the festive delight of these Christmas Cherry Bars, a perfect holiday treat that envelops your senses with a burst of cherry goodness. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these bars are sure to be the star of any dessert table. Each bite combines a buttery crust with sweet cherry filling, creating unforgettable memories during cozy gatherings. Bring joy to your holiday celebrations with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Spread half of the batter in the prepared dish as a base layer.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the batter evenly.
- Dollop remaining batter over the cherry filling, allowing some cherries to peek through.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg