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Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can cherry pie filling (or homemade)
Instructions:
Make the Crust and Crumble: In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, butter, salt, and baking powder. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to combine until the texture is crumbly. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until just incorporated.
Prepare the Base: Press roughly two-thirds of the dough into a greased baking dish to form the bottom layer. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly on top.
Add the Topping: Sprinkle the remaining dough over the cherry filling to create the topping layer.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the bars for 30-35 minutes or until the topping turns golden brown.
Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares. Serve as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Variations and Tips:
- Homemade Cherry Filling: For a fresh twist, make your own cherry filling by cooking fresh or frozen cherries with sugar and a little cornstarch until thickened.
- Glaze: Add a sweet glaze by drizzling powdered sugar mixed with milk over the cooled bars.
- Storage: Keep the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate them for up to a week.
