Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 1 cup for topping.
- Press remaining mixture into the prepared dish. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the baked crust.
- Sprinkle the reserved flour mixture over the filling, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until topping is golden brown. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Optional: Add a splash of almond extract or crushed graham crackers to the crust for extra flavor.
- Make sure to cool the bars fully for neat slices.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 1/12 of the recipe)
- Calories: 240 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
