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Cherry Pie Bars

Portable and delightful cherry pie bars made with a buttery crust, luscious cherry filling, and a crunchy topping, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling and topping
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk for consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add the flour and salt until a dough forms.
  5. Press about two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
  6. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the crust.
  7. In another bowl, combine the remaining dough with oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the cherry filling.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  2. Let your bars cool completely in the baking dish.
  3. Whisk together powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze, then drizzle it over the cooled bars.

Notes

For best taste, use fresh cherries and consider mixing in some chopped nuts for added crunch.