cherry almond pie bars

Recipe by
Angela (Grammy) Derby
Charlotte, NC

Need a delicious dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth? These are quick and easy to make, using a sugar cookie mix and pie filling! I love making cookie bars, for that reason alone...quick and easy!

yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cherry almond pie bars

  • COOKIE INGREDIENTS:
  • 2
    pouches (1 lb 1.5 oz each) betty crocker™ sugar cookie mix
  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond extract
  • 2
    eggs
  • FILLING:
  • 1 (21oz) can
    cherry pie filling (i use the one with "more fruit")
  • GLAZE: (TO DRIZZLE OVER BAKED COOKIE BARS)
  • 1 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1/4 tsp
    almond extract

How To Make cherry almond pie bars

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In large bowl, stir base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press 2/3 of dough in bottom of pan.
  • 3
    Spread pie filling over dough. Drop remaining 1/3 dough by teaspoonfuls over filling.
  • 4
    Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • 5
    In small bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth. If necessary, add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle glaze over warm bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

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