If you’re looking for a holiday dessert that’s both easy to make and guaranteed to impress, these Christmas Cherry Bars are it. With a buttery, tender base, sweet cherry pie filling, and a smooth glaze on top, they’re the perfect balance of rich and fruity flavors.
Whether served at a holiday gathering, gifted to friends, or enjoyed with a cup of coffee by the fire, these bars bring festive cheer in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Bars
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon almond extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
For the Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon almond extract
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2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
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