Cherry Bars Recipe - Cherry Pie Filling Dessert | RadaCutlery.com

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.

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup softened butter and 2 cups of sugar until fluffy.

Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.

Add and beat in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Gradually add 3 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Spread 3/4 of the dough into a greased baking pan.

Spread with a can of cherry pie filling.

Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over the filling.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool completely in a pan on a wire rack.

To make the glaze, combine 1 cup confectioners sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk.

Drizzle the glaze over the top of the bars.

Cooking Techniques

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