✨ CHRISTMAS CHERRY DESSERT BARS ✨

♥ Buttery, soft, and filled with sweet cherries, finished with a delicate vanilla glaze — a beautiful holiday treat! ♥

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There's something magical about homemade Christmas desserts, especially when they're as colorful and comforting as these Cherry Dessert Bars.

With a tender, buttery base, a generous layer of sweet cherry filling, and a golden crumbly topping, these festive bars are the perfect combination of simplicity and deliciousness.

Finished with a drizzle of vanilla glaze, they're wonderful for holiday parties, family gatherings, Christmas cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of coffee.

✦ WHAT YOU'LL NEED

For the Cherry Bars:

✓ 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
✓ 1¾ cups granulated sugar
✓ 4 large eggs
✓ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✓ ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
✓ 3 cups all-purpose flour
✓ 1 teaspoon baking powder
✓ ½ teaspoon salt
✓ 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling