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Recipe

Cherry Pie Bars

Last summer, I tested out a big batch of Glazed Apple Pie Bars during a visit to our friends’ cottage. They were a huge hit with everyone and I knew I wanted to make something similar to take up for Canada Day this year. After I researched a couple of ideas, I sent a message to a few friends with the top two ideas and they all unanimously picked these Cherry Pie Bars.

When I arrived at the cottage on Friday night, we were all ready to dig into a fresh pan of these bad boys. They have a soft cookie-like base, sweet cherry pie filling and a great glaze to top it off. It didn’t take much time for our whole gang to polish off a large pan of these. They are a great treat to make for a big crowd.

You could make your own cherry pie filling for these bars, but I just used my favourite canned version. This shortcut makes these an easy dessert to put together quickly, using mostly pantry staples.

What you’ll need:

  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Butter, softened
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1-1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cans (21 ounces) Cherry Pie Filling

Glaze:

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla
  • 2 tbsp Milk

This was the first time that I was able to use these adorable measuring cups that my friend Amy gave me for my birthday. Aren’t they so cute? Having fun tools makes baking even better.

Cream sugar and butter together. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
Add flour and salt; mix until well combined.
Spread 3/4 of the batter on a greased or parchment-lined jelly roll pan.
Spread pie filling on top of dough.

If you ever wonder what I’m doing while baking and cooking (besides taking photos), I’m usually watching a TV show on my laptop propped up nearby. Always multitasking – especially when there is a new episode of True Blood ready to go.

Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls on top of the filling. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Allow bars to cool completely. Combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl and drizzle over the bars.

These bars are best served on the day you make them, as the dough starts to absorb the glaze after that, but they still tasted great the next day.

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Comments

  1. Laura@bakinginpyjamas says

    July 4, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    These look so delicious and very summery themed. I found your blog on Show and Share Tuesday.

  2. Cathy Compeau says

    July 7, 2013 at 7:48 am

    I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven’t already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday’s at midnight. Followed by (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/. I would be honored if you join us! Have a wonderful week!

    Hugs, Cathy

  3. Heather SettingforFour says

    July 15, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    These look so delish – I love cherry desserts! Thanks so much for sharing at Project INspired! Pinned to our group pinboard for some extra luv too! 😀 Heather

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