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Christmas Cherry Bars with cherry filling and powdered sugar on a festive table

Christmas Cherry Bars: The Ultimate Holiday Dessert for Every Sweet Tooth


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  • Author: Jessica
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 24 Bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive and buttery dessert featuring a cherry pie filling and vanilla glaze — a Christmas favorite for every occasion.


Ingredients

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1 cup butter (softened)

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Optional Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, ½ tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

3. Combine flour and salt, add to the mix.

4. Spread 3 cups of batter in the pan, layer with cherry pie filling.

5. Drop remaining batter on top.

6. Bake 35–40 minutes or until golden brown.

7. Cool, drizzle with glaze, slice, and serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freeze for up to 3 months.

Perfect for gifting or adding to dessert trays.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg