Buttery, cake-like bars swirled with sweet-tart cherry pie filling and finished with a delicate almond-vanilla glaze—these festive treats taste like mini cherry pies in bar form. Easy to make, perfect for holiday baking, and always a crowd-pleaser at cookie exchanges, family gatherings, or dessert tables.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn’t just another dessert bar—it’s holiday magic on a plate. With a rich shortbread-style base, juicy cherry layers, and a hint of almond that elevates the flavor, these bars are soft, chewy, and utterly delicious. They bake up golden and tender, slice cleanly, and store beautifully—making them ideal for gift-giving or feeding a crowd.
Perfect for:
Christmas cookie trays and holiday parties
Last-minute desserts
Sharing with neighbors and coworkers
Freezer-friendly treats
Ingredients
For the Bars
1 cup (2 sticks / 225g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
¼ tsp almond extract (key for that classic cherry-pie aroma)
3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
2 (21 oz / 590g) cans cherry pie filling (use traditional red cherries, not light)
For the Glaze
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