Description
Delightful cherry bars with a buttery, crumbly crust and a tart cherry filling, perfect for family gatherings and nostalgic moments.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish lightly with cooking spray or butter.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped cherries evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use frozen cherries if fresh ones aren’t available. For an egg-free version, substitute eggs with applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cherry bars, dessert, baking, family recipe, nostalgic treat