Description
Delicious Cherry Pie Bars with Almond Drizzle Made Easy
Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with gluten-free flour.)
- 1 cup Oats (Whole rolled oats or quick oats can be used.)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar (Enhances overall flavor profile.)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (Essential for a light texture.)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest (Can substitute with orange zest.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Balances flavors.)
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter (Coconut oil can be used as a vegan substitute.)
- 2 cups Cherry Pie Filling (Frozen cherries recommended for convenience.)
- 1/2 cup Nuts (optional) (Pecans or walnuts add crunch.)
- 1 cup Almond Drizzle (Vanilla can be substituted.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the melted butter and shortening together using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add brown sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, followed by a splash of vanilla extract.
- Fold in the flour until just combined and reserve 1½ cups for topping.
- Spread the remaining dough into an ungreased pan and bake for 12 minutes.
- Top with cherry pie filling and use reserved dough to create mounds on top.
- Optional: Sprinkle with nuts for added crunch.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes until light brown.
- Drizzle with almond icing once cooled.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 52 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Cherry Pie Bars, Dessert, Baking, Easy Recipes