Classic Cherry Dessert Bars (So Easy!)

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
    (blueberry or raspberry work great too)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Make the dough
    Cream butter and sugar until light.
    Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  2. Add dry ingredients
    Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  3. Layer
    Spread ⅔ of the dough into a greased 9×13 pan.
    Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the dough.
    Drop remaining dough in small pieces over the top.
  4. Bake
    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes, until golden.
  5. Cool & slice
    Let cool completely, then cut into bars.

⭐ Why everyone goes crazy for these

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
    (blueberry or raspberry work great too)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Make the dough
    Cream butter and sugar until light.
    Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  2. Add dry ingredients
    Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  3. Layer
    Spread ⅔ of the dough into a greased 9×13 pan.
    Spoon cherry pie filling evenly over the dough.
    Drop remaining dough in small pieces over the top.
  4. Bake
    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes, until golden.
  5. Cool & slice
    Let cool completely, then cut into bars.

⭐ Why everyone goes crazy for these

  • Buttery, soft cookie layers
  • Sweet, jammy center
  • Looks fancy, takes minutes
  • Perfect for kids, parties, and potlucks

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