Description
Delightful Christmas Cherry Bars are the quintessential holiday treat that combines a buttery crust with sweet, tart cherries. These bars evoke fond memories of festive gatherings and cozy afternoons spent baking. With their vibrant red color and delightful flavor, they’re sure to impress your guests and become a cherished addition to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (15 oz) canned cherries, drained
- ½ tsp almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in almond extract.
- Gently fold in the drained cherries.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg