Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter (room temperature and cubed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 (20 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350F degrees and line a jelly roll baking pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat in 4-5 tablespoons of butter at a time until the mixture forms a crumbly consistency.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
  • Press half of the dough into the prepared baking dish (we'll use the rest of the dough for the crumble topping.)
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the top turns a light golden color.
  • Spread all the cherry pie filling on top of the partially baked crust in an even layer. Then crumble the remaining dough mixture until most of the top is covered. It won't completely cover the pie filling.
  • Bake for another 30-40 minutes, or until the top turns a light golden color.
  • While the bars are baking, mix together the powdered sugar, milk and the vanilla extract. Start with one tablespoon of milk and add more as needed.
  • Let the bars cool for 20 minutes. Drizzle the icing on top then allow to set for another 15 minutes. Then slice and serve!