Description
Delight your senses with these festive Christmas Cherry Bars, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors that create an inviting atmosphere for holiday gatherings. These easy-to-make bars are bursting with juicy cherries and warm almond notes, making them an irresistible treat for both kids and adults. Ideal for cozy winter nights, they’ll become a cherished addition to your holiday traditions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in almond extract.
- Mix in flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Fold in prepared cherries gently.
- Pour batter into the greased pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Let cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar and slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg