Christmas Cherry Bars: Indulgent Recipe for Festive Gatherings
Delight your guests with these festive Christmas Cherry Bars, a sweet treat perfect for any holiday gathering.
- 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 cherry pie filling
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the cherry pie filling, then spoon the remaining batter over the cherries.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving.
- These bars can be served warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas Cherry Bars, holiday dessert, festive recipe