Cherry Bars – Easier Than Pie, Just as Delicious!
First off, thank you for stopping by to check out this recipe. Recipes like this one remind me why I love sharing desserts with you all. They’re simple, crowd-pleasing, and bring that nostalgic, homey feeling right into the kitchen. If you’re someone who loves the taste of cherry pie but doesn’t always have the patience to make one from scratch, these Cherry Bars are about to become your new favorite!
They’re buttery, soft, layered with sweet-tart cherry filling, and finished with a sweet glaze drizzle that makes them look as good as they taste. Best part? No rolling dough, no fuss, just pure cherry bliss!
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Why You’ll Love These Cherry Bars
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Tastes like cherry pie without the pie pan and rolling pin.
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Feeds a crowd – makes up to 35 bars.
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Portable & sharable – great for potlucks, picnics, and holidays.
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Sweet but balanced – buttery crust meets tart cherry filling.
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Easy glaze finish – adds that bakery-style touch.
What Do Cherry Bars Taste Like?
Imagine biting into a slice of cherry pie: flaky, buttery, sweet, tart, and comforting. Now imagine that same flavor in bar form with a soft cookie-like crust, gooey cherry filling, and a sugary drizzle on top. That’s exactly what these cherry bars deliver!
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Bars
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1 ½ cups butter, softened
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3 cups granulated sugar
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1 ½ tsp salt
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5 large eggs
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1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 ½ tsp almond extract
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5 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
For the Glaze
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1 cup confectioner’s sugar
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3 tbsp milk
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
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Stand mixer or hand mixer
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Jelly roll pan (12×17)
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Aluminum foil or parchment paper
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Mixing bowls
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Wire rack for cooling
Substitutions & Add-Ins
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Use blueberry or apple pie filling instead of cherry for a fun twist.
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Swap almond extract with lemon extract for a bright, citrusy flavor.
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Add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the crust for crunch.
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Make a cream cheese glaze by whisking cream cheese into the sugar and milk.
