Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
- Powder Sugar (optional for dusting top)
Recipe Description
This recipe is a family favorite. If you love cherry cheesecake you will love thess bars. Not a lot of ingredients and a simple recipe that makes a beautiful dessert. These are great to take to a party or church function and everyone will ask you for the recipe. A very unique recipe that everyone will love.
Recipe Directions
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Combine the flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Spread 3 cups of batter into the prepared pan. Spread the cherry pie filling over the batter.
Drop the remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over the filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired
