Best 5 Quick And Easy Cherry Bars Recipes

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Are you searching for a delightful and effortless dessert that can satisfy your sweet cravings? Look no further than our collection of "quick and easy cherry bars" recipes! Our curated selection features an array of delectable treats that are perfect for busy individuals, beginners in the kitchen, or anyone with a taste for delightful desserts. These recipes are designed to provide you with a hassle-free baking experience, using straightforward instructions and readily available ingredients. Whether you prefer a chewy, gooey filling, a buttery crust, or a combination of both, our recipes offer a variety of options to suit your preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with mouthwatering cherry bars that will steal the show at any gathering or as a special indulgence at home.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY BARS



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Whip up a pan of these festive bars in just 20 minutes with staple ingredients and cherry pie filling. Between the easy preparation and the pretty colors, they're destined to become a holiday classic. -Jane Kamp, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Gradually add flour., Spread 3 cups dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with pie filling. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, extracts and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY CHERRY BARS



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Easy Cherry Bars are a tasty summer treat! Shortbread double crust with cherry pie filling baked in a sheet pan and topped with sweet vanilla almond glaze.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter (, softened)
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs (, room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups flour
2 cans cherry pie filling (, 21 ounces each )
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 15x10 sheet pan with baking spray.
  • In a stand mixer, cream butter, sugar, and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, then add extracts.
  • Gradually fold in flour to butter mixture until combined and dough forms.
  • Press 3 cups dough into prepared pan.
  • Spread with cherry pie filling covering all the dough evenly.
  • Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Cool completely in pan before glazing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 92 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AND EASY CHERRY BARS



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With a busy family and no one knowing just who might be over to eat, this is a quick and easy great tasting bar dessert

Provided by tntcook

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 ¾ cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the dough and spread the rest into the bottom of the prepared pan. Cover this layer evenly with cherry pie filling. Drop the rest of the dough by spoonfuls on top of the cherry layer and spread to cover the best you can.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until top is golden. Frost with a confectioners' glaze when cool for sweeter bars. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 99.8 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

CHEWY CHERRY BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. almond or vanilla extract
1 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup rolled oats, quick or old fashioned
1/2 cup Smucker's® Cherry Preserves

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8-inch square baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • BEAT butter and brown sugar in medium bowl until smooth and fluffy. Beat in extract. Mix in flour, baking powder and oats until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 1/2-cup for topping. Pat remaining crumbs into bottom of prepared pan.
  • SPOON preserves evenly over crumb crust in pan. Sprinkle with reserved crumb topping.
  • BAKE 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars.

QUICK AND EASY CHERRY BARS



Quick and Easy Cherry Bars image

With a busy family and no one knowing just who might be over to eat, this is a quick and easy great tasting bar dessert

Provided by tntcook

Categories     Bar Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 ¾ cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the dough and spread the rest into the bottom of the prepared pan. Cover this layer evenly with cherry pie filling. Drop the rest of the dough by spoonfuls on top of the cherry layer and spread to cover the best you can.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until top is golden. Frost with a confectioners' glaze when cool for sweeter bars. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 99.8 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. If fresh cherries are unavailable, you can use frozen or canned cherries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Be sure to pit the cherries before using them. You can use a cherry pitter or a paring knife to remove the pits.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a slightly smaller or larger pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • Let the cherry bars cool completely before cutting them into squares. This will help them hold their shape.
  • Store the cherry bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Conclusion:

These cherry bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're made with a simple shortbread crust, a layer of sweet cherry filling, and a streusel topping. The cherry filling is bursting with flavor, and the streusel topping adds a nice crunchy texture. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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