“I’ve been making this for years and people lose their mind over this every single time…”

These Cherry Pie Bars are a delightful twist on classic cherry pie, offering a convenient and portable dessert option. The buttery crust and sweet cherry filling, topped with a smooth glaze, make them a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients:

Crust Ingredients:

Filling Ingredients:

Glaze Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour (or spray with non-stick spray) a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

2. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add Eggs & Extracts: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

5. Assemble Bars: Spread 3 cups of the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the cherry filling.

6. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Note: If using a 9×13-inch pan, baking time may be longer.

7. Cool: Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack.

8. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk until smooth.

9. Drizzle & Serve: Once the bars are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Let the glaze set before cutting the bars into squares and serving.