Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Special Occasion Cherry Bars, a perfect holiday treat that combines a rich, buttery base with sweet cherry filling. These bars are not only visually appealing with their vibrant red topping but also offer a tantalizing mix of flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, these easy-to-make bars allow you to bring the spirit of the season to your dessert table effortlessly. With a make-ahead option, you can simplify your holiday prep and ensure that you always have a delicious sweet treat on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 cup softened butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a 9ร13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour and salt, then gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan, layer with cherry pie filling, and drop remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts on top before baking. Consider using fresh cherries with sugar and cornstarch for a homemade filling variation.