Description
Indulge in the warmth of the holiday season with these Christmas Cherry Bars. Bursting with sweet cherries and nestled in a buttery, crumbly crust, each bite is a delightful experience reminiscent of cherished family gatherings. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, these bars are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making them the perfect addition to your festive dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3 tbsp cold water (or as needed)
- 2 cups fresh cherries (pitted) or cherry pie filling
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water, mixing until the dough is firm yet pliable.
- Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared dish. Spread cherries evenly over the crust.
- Crumble remaining dough on top to create a textured layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. 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 (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg