Description
These delicious cherry almond bars feature a buttery almond-flavored base topped with sweet cherry pie filling, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add almond extract, salt, and eggs to the mixture. Mix well until fully combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until just incorporated.
- Spread 3 cups of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Top the batter with cherry pie filling, spreading it evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter on top of the cherry filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sliced almonds on top before baking.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes