Description
Delicious cherry bars perfect for Christmas, combining sweet cherries with a buttery crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, butter, and powdered sugar until crumbly.
- Press mixture into an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Spread cherry pie filling over the baked crust.
- Sprinkle nuts on top (optional).
- Bake for another 20 minutes.
- Cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use fresh cherries if available for a richer flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas cherry bars, holiday dessert, easy cherry bars