Christmas Cherry Bars: Easy Festive Treats to Delight Everyone
Delight your family and friends with these easy and festive Christmas Cherry Bars, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Spread half of the batter evenly into a greased baking pan.
- Spread the cherry pie filling over the batter.
- Dollop the remaining batter over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
- These bars can be made a day ahead for easier holiday entertaining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg