Cherry Bars Recipe

Delightful cherry bars, perfect for holiday baking! These festive treats are bursting with juicy cherries and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Get your bake on and impress your friends and family with these easy-to-make cherry squares.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 121.5 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Cherry Bars

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How to Make Cherry Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the cherries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

18g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cherry Bars?

Cherry Bars takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cherry Bars?

Cherry Bars has approximately 121.5 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cherry Bars?

The key ingredients for Cherry Bars are All Purpose Flour, Powdered Sugar, Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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