Cherry Bars Recipe

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Want something simple by special? Try these festive fruit-filled bars from Jane Kamp of Grand Rapids, Michigan. With their pretty color from cherry pie filling and subtle almond flavor, they're destined to become Christmas classics.

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Cherry Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 60 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the extracts. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture just until combined.
  • Spread 3 cups batter into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Spread with pie filling. Drop the remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over filling.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars. Yield: 5 dozen.

Originally published as Cherry Bars in Quick Cooking November/December 2001, p51

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Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by chriskemo

I had this at a party I went to and it was wonderful. I came home and made it and it was just as good the second time!


Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2011 by Amy the Midwife

I increased the almond extract to 1/2 tsp for the cake since I like the flavor. Glad I did.

I didn't use the glaze. The cake is MORE than sweet enough without it.


Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by mwilson101

Terrific!!! Tasted delicious and served beautifully. I had alot of valentines after serving this.


Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2011 by nursern06

SOOOO GOOD! An instant hit with the family!


Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by Aunt Ang

I have made this numerous times and have received many compliments on the end result. I have never added the icing, though, and you won't miss it!


Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2010 by FACSteacher

WOW! These were amazingly tasty!! The almond flavor is subtle but appropriate. I halved the recipe and it is just enough for a small gathering of friends! Not just for Christmas either.


Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2010 by luvrotties

I have made these numerous times and are always a hit! I make them for our Christmas gathering. Pretty for Christmas. Easy and yummy! The recipe makes a big batch so it's great for our large family gatherings.


Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by markarrie

Made this easy dessert for Easter dinner...everyone commented on how yummy it was. It would be a perfect addition to a brunch buffet, also.


Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by fiehlerw

This is a wonderful recipe. I've made it for several years and it's a favorite. For a little variety, I often use 1 can of cherry and one can of blueberry.


Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2009 by Danielle B.

This is a delicious recipe! It's kind of a cobbler/Danish hybrid and turns out great with other fruit fillings as well.

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