Cherry Pie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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3 cups plain flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla essence
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4 eggs, room temp
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon almond essence
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1 cup softened butter
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2 cups white sugar
→ Filling
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Two 21-ounce cans of cherry filling for pies
→ Glaze
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2–3 tablespoons of milk (2%)
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon almond essence
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Beat the butter, sugar, and salt until it’s creamy and fluffy—takes about 5-7 minutes. Add in eggs one at a time, then toss in the extracts. Slowly stir in the flour at the end.
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Push about 3 cups of the dough into a lightly greased 15x10x1-inch pan. Spread the cherry filling over it. Drop teaspoon-sized bits of the leftover dough over the filling.
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Pop it in the oven for 35–40 minutes until it’s got a nice golden top. Let it cool fully on a rack while still in the pan.
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Blend together the powdered sugar, extracts, and just enough milk to get the glaze texture you like. Drizzle it on top once the bars are totally cool.
# Notes:
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Great for taking to parties or events
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Simple enough for beginners too!