Whip up an entire pan of these homemade Cherry Pie Bars in under 30 minutes! A buttery shortbread crust is topped with sweet cherry pie filling and baked to perfection. Easy to make and always a hit.
Line a 7x11 pan with parchment, or grease with baking spray. Set aside.
Combine the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat with the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a hand mixer, until the sugar has combined with the butter and is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the extract.
Stir in the flour and salt to form the dough.
Pour 1-1/2 cups into the prepared pan and spread to an even layer.
Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top, spreading carefully to cover the dough.
Drop spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the top of the cherry filling, making sure not to stir.
Bake the bars for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
THE GLAZE:
Combine the powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of milk in a small mixing bowl.
Whisk with a fork until smooth and combined fully, adding additional milk if needed.
Drizzle over the top of your bars once they have cooled completely.
Notes
This post was adapted from Taste From HomeTry any other fruit filling in these bars for a fun twist!