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Cherry Pie Bars

Servings 9 -12 bars

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter softened
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 21oz can cherry pie filling

Glaze

  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish with aluminum foil. Lightly spray it with cooking spray; set aside. Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Cream together butter and sugar. Scrape the bowl and add eggs one at a time; add vanilla and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together baking powder and flour. Slowly add flour mixture to the butter mixture. Remove 1/2 c. of the dough and set aside.
  • Press remaining dough into prepared baking dish. Pour cherry pie filling over dough and spread to cover. Drop remaining 1/2 c. dough over the pie filling.
  • Bake 50-55 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • Prepare glaze by whisking milk and powdered sugar with a fork. Drizzle glaze over cooled bars. Cut and serve.