Christmas Cherry Bars: Easy, Indulgent Treats for the Holidays
Delightful Christmas Cherry Bars are the perfect indulgent treats for the festive season, combining rich flavors with a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add softened butter, egg, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Press half of the mixture into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Spread cherry pie filling over the mixture in the pan.
- Crumble the remaining dough on top of the cherry filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Allow cooling before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Cherry Bars, holiday treats, easy dessert