Cherry Pie Bars
These Cherry Pie Bars are soft, buttery, and bursting with sweet cherry flavor. Made with simple pantry staples and finished with a vanilla glaze, they’re perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a weekday treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Tools Needed
- 9 x13-inch baking pan
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extract (if using).
- Gradually mix in flour and salt until the batter is thick and slightly sticky—don’t overmix.
- Press about two-thirds of the batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or damp fingers.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the batter, spreading it out to cover most of the surface.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter on top. Gaps are fine—you want the cherries to peek through.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the topping comes out clean.
- Let bars cool completely. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl, then drizzle over the top.