Nothing says love like pie! I am not usually known for my pie making capabilities. Just thinking about rolling out pie crust and making the filling wears me out. But I have a solution! Who’s your buddy? Who’s your pie pal! You can have your pie and never have to worry about breaking out that rolling pin!
Cherry Pie Bars
Cherry Pie Bars…brilliant! These are so simple and delicious, not to mention easy to make. I wish I would have thought of them but I pinched the recipe from Taste of Home.
Cherry Pie Bars Cut Up On Baking Sheet
NOTES:
- Don’t stress over the pan. If you don’t have a jelly roll type sheet pan than a 9 x 13 cake or casserole pan will do the trick.
- To help you gauge how much 3/4 of the batter is. I just mark the batter in the bowl with a big cross and take out 3/4, leaving 1/4.
- To make your glaze go on all pretty and stuff. Put it in a ziplock baggie and cut a small tip on the end.
Clink!
Kathi
Cherry Pie Bars
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Cherry Pie in a totable bar! Easy to make and feeds a crowd!
Course: Dessert, holidays
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 bars
: 447 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ounces cans cherry pie filling 21
- Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons to 3 milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Gradually add flour.
- Spread 3/4 of dough into a greased 15x10x1 or a 9 x 13 baking pan. Spread with pie filling. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before glazing. (I put mine in the fridge to hurry it up).
- In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top. Yield: 5 dozen.
Nutrition Facts
Cherry Pie Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 352mg 15%
Potassium 66mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Sugars 43g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 11.2%
Vitamin C 0.2%
Calcium 2%
Iron 9.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Sue Turner says
May 7, 2018 at 1:23 pmSee several ways I could cut down calories/sugar etc-I’m diabetic. These look really yummy!
Isabel says
November 22, 2016 at 9:31 pmCould I do without the almond extract?
Kathi Kirk says
November 22, 2016 at 10:13 pmAbsolutely!
Ro says
August 11, 2016 at 9:39 amIf you wanted to use fresh cherries how much would you need to use? Would you thicken them or how could I substitute the cherry pie filling?
Kathi Kirk says
August 11, 2016 at 5:30 pmHi Ro! I couldn’t say for sure as I have never done it but I googled it and there are tons of recipes for Homemade Cherry Pie Filling!
April says
February 10, 2016 at 7:10 pmGosh! I love any cherry desserts. This looks so good, I don’t think I would want to share this with anybody lol.
Tara@SimpleFood365 says
February 10, 2016 at 2:30 pmI really like the step-by-step images. Nice pictures! This recipe sounds fantastic!
Kathi Kirk says
February 10, 2016 at 4:18 pmThanks Tara – I won’t tell you how long it took me to do those…might be awhile before i do it again :). Thanks for your note!
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
February 10, 2016 at 5:44 amLove the step by step photos. I could use a few of those bars right now. Yum!
Kathi Kirk says
February 10, 2016 at 4:19 pmButta and sugar – my two go to foods! Thanks for your note!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
February 10, 2016 at 3:48 amOmg my mouth is salivating!! Thanks for sharing this!
Kathi Kirk says
February 10, 2016 at 4:19 pmThanks for your note Sam!
Susan says
February 9, 2016 at 7:42 pmThese look scrumptious and fabulous! I just love easy tasty desserts. Perfectly in time for Washington’s birthday. Thanks for sharing!
Kathi Kirk says
February 10, 2016 at 4:20 pmOh thats a good idea too! Thanks for your note!
Sarah says
February 9, 2016 at 6:15 pmOh my word, these look amazing! What a perfect, bright and delicious treat to make to combat these long winter days. I’ll have to make a batch this weekend…can’t wait! 🙂
Pat@savorthebest.com says
February 9, 2016 at 5:53 amOh, Kathi….this looks amazing! Your prep pictures are perfect! I could do this, 🙂