Cherry Pie Bars

One of my father-in-laws favorite things is cherry pie, being his birthday this past weekend- I decided to make cherry pie bars for his party. Although it wasn't the most appealing dessert I've ever made, it was simple to make and really good! I cut them into bite size pieces so people could eat them somewhat gilt free! There also really festive looking with the read cherry filling for any fun holiday event! 











What You'll Need: 

   For the Bars: 

• 1 cup butter, softened 
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling 

  For the Glaze: 

• 1 cup confectioner sugar 
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 
• 3 tablespoons milk

What To Do: 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a mixer, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Add eggs. Beat in extracts. Gradually add flour.
2. Spread 3 cups better into a greased 15x10 baking pan. Spread with pie filling then drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over filling. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown. 
3. Cool the bars completely then in a small bowl mix confectioner sugar, vanilla and milk until it is a drizzle like consistency and drizzle over the top of the bars.