Christmas Cherry Bars: Easy Homemade Treats for Festive Celebrations
Delight in these festive Christmas Cherry Bars, perfect for your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking dish, then pour the cherry pie filling over the top.
- Dollop the remaining batter on top of the cherries and spread gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
- These bars can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Christmas Cherry Bars, Holiday Treats, Festive Desserts