I love whipping a tray of these Christmas bars up! Everyone was thrilled by the outcome!

These Christmas Cherry Bars are a delightful holiday treat, combining a buttery, sweet base with a rich cherry pie filling and a smooth, flavorful glaze. Perfect for festive gatherings or a sweet afternoon snack, these bars are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:
For the Bars:

Ingredients Quantity
Unsalted Butter (softened) 1 cup
Sugar 2 cups
Salt 1 tsp
Large Eggs 4
Vanilla Extract 1 tsp
Almond Extract ¼ tsp
All-Purpose Flour 3 cups
Cherry Pie Filling 2 cans (21 oz each)
For the Glaze:

Ingredients Quantity
Powdered Sugar 1 cup
Vanilla Extract ½ tsp
Almond Extract ½ tsp
Milk 2-3 tbsp
Instructions:
Prep Oven & Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
Cream Butter & Sugar: Mix butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs & Extracts: Add eggs one by one, then vanilla and almond extracts.
Mix in Flour: Gradually add flour to the mix.
Base Layer: Spread 3 cups of dough in the pan.
Cherry Layer: Spread cherry pie filling over the dough.