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Cherry Cobbler Bars Recipe

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These Cherry Cobbler Bars are a delightful dessert featuring a buttery, tender crust topped with sweet cherry pie filling and finished with a smooth sugar glaze. Perfect for serving at gatherings or as a sweet treat with tea or coffee, these bars combine classic cobbler flavors in an easy-to-make, portable bar form.

Ingredients

Cherry Cobbler Bars

  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 can cherry pie filling (about 21 oz, I used Lucky Leaf)

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 5 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. Add Extracts: Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts until well combined for enhanced flavor.
  5. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing just until combined without overmixing to keep the dough tender.
  6. Form Base Layer: Transfer about half to two-thirds of the sticky dough to the prepared baking pan. Use an offset spatula to spread and smooth it evenly across the pan. The dough will be sticky, so take your time for an even layer.
  7. Add Cherry Topping: Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the dough, leaving approximately 1 ½ inches of dough visible around the edges.
  8. Add Remaining Dough: Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop small dollops of the remaining dough over the cherry filling, distributing them evenly to create a textured top.
  9. Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the bars turn a light golden brown.
  10. Cool: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan placed on a wire rack.
  11. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
  12. Glaze Bars: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled bars for a sweet finishing touch.

Notes

  • For even baking, make sure the dough layer is spread as evenly as possible in the pan.
  • Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure proper creaming and smoother batter.
  • The glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding a little more milk for thinner glaze or less milk for thicker drizzle.
  • Cherry pie filling can be substituted with other fruit fillings such as blueberry or peach for different variations.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Find it online: https://deliciousyum.com/cherry-cobbler-bars-recipe/