Get ready to welcome the Christmas spirit in irresistible style with this delicious cherry dessert. With its unique combination of soft dough and rich cherry filling, it will add a magical touch to your festive trip. The optional vanilla sugar glaze makes this recipe even more tempting and delicious. Try it today and impress your guests with its wonderful and distinctive taste!
★Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
2 cups of sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (21 oz) cherry pie filling
For the optional vanilla glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
★Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
Spread two-thirds of the dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Spread the cherry pie filling over the dough layer in the pan.
Drop small spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the cherry filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown.
Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Optional: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Christmas bars!