How To Make Cherry Bars From Pantry Foods

fresh cherries

🥗Healthier: frozen cherries

💰Cheaper: canned cherries

Frozen or canned cherries are often more affordable and available year-round.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative while margarine can be less expensive.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia offers a low-calorie sweetening option, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal can replace eggs for binding, while applesauce adds moisture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of softened butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar.

Mix the butter and sugar for about 7 minutes until well combined.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and mix again.

Add 4 eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix well.

Gradually add 3 cups of flour, one cup at a time, mixing until fully combined.

Grease a 9x12 baking dish.

Spread 3 cups of the dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the greased baking dish.

Spread 2 cans of cherry pie filling evenly over the dough layer.

Crumble the remaining dough mixture over the cherry filling.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Make a glaze by mixing 2-3 cups of powdered sugar with milk and a little vanilla extract until smooth.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cherry bars.

Cut into bars and serve.

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