Christmas Cherry Bars: The Easiest Indulgent Recipe Ever
Indulge in the festive flavors of Christmas with these easy-to-make Cherry Bars, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chopped cherries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the chopped cherries.
- Spread into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of fresh and dried cherries.
- These bars can also be topped with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas Cherry Bars