Christmas Cherry Bars: Easy Festive Treats for Your Holiday Table
Delight your guests this holiday season with these easy and delicious Christmas Cherry Bars, a perfect festive treat for your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 jar (10 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until just combined.
- Spread half the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with cherry pie filling, then spoon the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding almond extract in addition to the vanilla.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Christmas Cherry Bars, festive treats, holiday recipes