Delicious Christmas Cherry Bars for Sweet Holiday Cheer

These Christmas Cherry Bars combine sweet and tart cherry flavors within a tender base, perfect for holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 25

Servings: 16 bars

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar substitute with coconut sugar for lower glycemic
2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Cherry Filling

1 can cherry pie filling or fresh/frozen cherries cooked with sugar and cornstarch

For the Glaze (Optional)

1 cup powdered sugar or sugar-free alternative

Equipment

9x9-inch square baking dish
mixing bowl
Wire rack

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather ingredients and supplies.
Grease the baking dish with butter or spray, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Mix in flour and salt until just combined.
Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
Spread cherry pie filling evenly over the pressed dough, leaving a small border.
Crumble the remaining dough over the cherry filling evenly.
Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown on top. Allow to cool.
Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Uncut bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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