Christmas Cherry Bars Dessert
Indulge in the festive flavors of Christmas Cherry Bars Dessert. This delightful treat features a buttery, crumbly crust enveloping a luscious cherry filling, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Each bite is reminiscent of holiday cheer, making it perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Simple to prepare and visually stunning, these cherry bars are sure to impress your family and friends this holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add the cold butter into the dry mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the beaten egg until just combined.
- Press three-quarters of the mixture into the bottom of the greased dish as the base layer.
- Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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