Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Delightful Christmas Cherry Bars, a sweet treat that combines juicy cherries with a buttery crumbly crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these bars offer a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, making them a must-have dessert. Easy to prepare, they promise to bring joy and warmth to your celebrations—just like a cozy holiday hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder into the butter mixture; mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, combine pitted cherries with sugar and vanilla extract. Toss gently to coat.
- Spread half of the crust mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Layer with cherry filling and crumble remaining crust on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool completely before cutting into squares and dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg