Sugar Cookie Sweet Cherry Pie Bars
- Buttery sugar cookie base topped with sweet cherry filling and a crumbly cookie topping.
- These easy-to-make bars deliver all the flavor of cherry pie in a convenient, portable form.
- Perfect for parties, potlucks, or simple family desserts!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweet cherry pie filling
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Press half of the dough evenly into the prepared pan, creating a smooth base layer.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling over the dough and spread gently, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown and top is lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
- Use parchment paper to lift bars from pan and transfer to a cooling rack.
- Once completely cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired, then cut into bars.
Notes
- For enhanced cherry flavor, try adding 1/4 teaspoon almond extract to the filling.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These bars freeze beautifully for up to 3 months when wrapped properly.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1.5
- Cholesterol: 28
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