Cherry Pie Bars (Print)
These cherry-filled dessert bars have a soft shortbread crust, fruity layers, crunchy topping, and almond-flavored drizzle.
# Ingredients:
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1 tsp baking powder.
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3 cups plain flour.
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1-2 Tbsp milk.
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1 cup powdered sugar.
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½ tsp salt.
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1 large egg.
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1 cup butter, softened.
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1 cup white sugar.
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1 tsp almond extract, split.
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1 (21 oz) can of cherry pie filling.
# Steps:
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Set the oven to 375°F. Either grease a 13x9-inch pan or line it with parchment.
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Combine sugar, salt, flour, and baking powder in your stand mixer.
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Toss in butter, a spoonful at a time, until it becomes crumbly.
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Blend in the egg, stopping when the dough is still crumbly.
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Take ½ to ⅔ of the dough and press it over the bottom of the pan.
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Pop it into the oven for 10-12 min until it’s golden and not shiny.
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Blend ½ tsp almond extract with the cherry pie filling.
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Spread the cherry mix over the warm base layer evenly.
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Sprinkle the rest of the dough on top of the cherries.
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Bake everything for 25-30 min until the top browns and it’s bubbly.
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Let it cool down to room temp completely on a wire rack.
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Stir together the powdered sugar, milk, and the rest of the almond extract.
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Pour the glaze over the cooled bars. Let it firm up before slicing.
# Notes:
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Vanilla extract can take the place of almond extract if needed.
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Squeeze crumb topping in your hands for larger chunks before sprinkling.