Cherry Pie Bars
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Nothing says “I love you” quite like a warm cherry pie bar does. No, seriously, this cherry pie bar recipe is so good, the result might just earn you a few extra hugs (or kisses?) from neighbors, friends, family, or anyone lucky enough to take a bite. All you need is a handful of pantry staples and the star of the show—juicy frozen cherries. And with help from Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes, you can count on the added benefits of 100% whole grains and a little extra protein in every serving. Finish these irresistible bars with an Instagram-worthy drizzle of icing that looks straight out of your neighborhood bakery. And, in the unlikely event that you have a few extras, these cherry pie bars will keep in an airtight container for a few days. Now, go on, dig in!
Recipe provided by Kitchen McCabe
- Calories 281
- Protein 6g
- Total Fat 11g
- Carbs 42g
Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons (3/4 cup) butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
- 2 cups Kodiak Buttermilk Power Cakes Flapjack & Waffle Mix
- 3 cups frozen cherries, halved
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons water
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Line a 9x13” baking pan with parchment paper.
- Place the butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Add the Kodiak mix and beat in until just combined. Let rest for five minutes.
- Spread 2/3 of the crust mixture evenly across the parchment-lined baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the cherry sauce by adding the cherries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and maple syrup to a saucepan and stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the cherries and sauce are glossy and thick, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Remove the crust from the oven after 15 minutes and pour the cherry sauce on top of the crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Place clumps of the remaining crust dough over the top of the cherries and spread evenly across the top.
- Place the pan back in the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crumbles on top are slightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Place the powdered sugar, vanilla, and water in a small bowl and whisk together to form a smooth icing.
- Drizzle the icing over the top of the cooled cherry pie bars. Cut into 15 slices.
- Store in an airtight container.
