Perfect for summer parties these easy cherry pie bars use cherry pie filling and have a two ingredient glaze. The addition of almonds to the simple crust will give an added crunch. Share this cherry pie squares recipe with your friends.
If you have fresh cherries you are going to want to make some more of my easy cherry recipes. 4 ingredient cherry syrup, cherry clafoutis made in a cast iron pan and the easiest cherry jam recipe ever!
Easy Cherry Pie Bars Ingredients:
- butter, softened
- granulated sugar
- salt
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- cherry pie filling OR a quart of my sour cherry pie filling
- chopped almonds
For the full recipe and complete directions scroll to the bottom of the post for the recipe card! You can also print the recipe!
Glaze Ingredients:
- confectioner sugar
- tablespoons milk
Cherry Pie Bars Instructions
- Preheat oven .
- Use a 9×11 pan with a removable bottom.
- Cream together butter and sugar.
- Add salt, eggs, and vanilla and continue stirring until fully incorporated.
- Add flour, baking powder, chopped almonds and mix until just combined.
- Reserve ½ cup of dough for topping.
- Press remaining dough into the prepared baking pan.
- Top with cherry pie filling.
- Drop remaining batter (1/2 cup) in small pieces over the cherry filling.
- Bake until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely.
- While cooling prepare the glaze.
- Whisk together confectioner sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over the bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
How to store cherry pie bars
If you happen to have leftovers of your cherry pie bars, store them in a closed container in the refrigerator. I like to use a layer of waxed paper or plastic wrap if you have to make layers of cherry pie squares.
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Easy Cherry Pie Bars

Perfect for summer parties these easy cherry pie bars use cherry pie filling and have a two ingredient glaze. The addition of almonds to the simple crust will give an added crunch. Share this cherry pie squares recipe with your friends.
Ingredients
Cherry Pie Bars Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 can, 21 oz. cherry pie filling OR a quart of my sour cherry pie filling
- 2 Tablespoons chopped almonds
Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup confectioner sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Use a 9x11 pan with a removable bottom.
- Cream together butter and sugar, 1-2 minutes.
- Add salt, eggs, and vanilla and continue stirring until fully incorporated.
- Add flour, baking powder, chopped almonds and mix until just combined.
- Reserve ½ cup of dough for topping.
- Press remaining dough into the prepared baking pan.
- Top with cherry pie filling.
- Drop remaining batter (1/2 cup) in small pieces over the cherry filling.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely.
- While cooling prepare the glaze.
- Whisk together confectioner sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle over the bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 287 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 3g Cholesterol: 39mg Sodium: 159mg Carbohydrates: 53g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 16g Protein: 3g
published July 18, 2018
Jillian says
Oh my gosh, these were heaven and SO easy to make!
Taryn says
I love this easy cherry pie bars recipe! It reminds me of the cherry dump cake my mom made when I was a kid.
Sarah says
I am so glad to hear this Jillian! I love sharing easy, heavenly recipes.
Sarah says
Yes! We made something similar too. I have my apple dump cake on this site. https://www.savoringthegood.com/4-ingredient-apple-dump-cake-recipe/