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Cherry Pie Cookie Bars

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If you love cherry pie and you love sugar cookies, you're going to love these easy and delicious dessert bars!  via @thiswifecooks

Cherry Pie Cookie Bars are super easy to make and always a crowd favorite!

Cherry Pie Cookie Bars in serving dish.

Summer is here!

School’s out, pool days are in, and we’re eating outside on the back deck every chance we get.

I love these cookie bars because they’re simple to make, lightly buttery, sweet but not too sweet, and completely delicious! They’re also portable; perfect for making a day ahead and taking along to picnics or potlucks.

Corner of baked bars in pan with glaze.

If you love cherry pie and you love sugar cookies, you’re going to love Cherry Pie Cookie Bars!

They are truly the best of both worlds.

You get a sweet chewy sugar cookie layer topped with saucy and tart cherry pie filling.

A sprinkling of sugar cookie crumble over the top helps to seal in all the cherry deliciousness while a quick lemon glaze adds the finishing touch.

Angled view of baked cherry pie cookie bars bars with glaze.

While these bars can absolutely be savored warm or at room temperature, my favorite way to enjoy them is cold right out of the fridge!

Ingredients for Cherry Pie Cookie Bars

Ingredients needed for the recipe.

You will need:

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups vegan butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • Vegan egg replacer, equivalent of 2 eggs – I used Bob’s Red Mill
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons mild-flavored plant milk, such as oat or unsweetened almond, divided
  • 2 (21-ounce) cans cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Single serving of cherry pie bar.

How to Make Cherry Pie Cookie Bars

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

For the cookie bars:

STEP ONE: In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the granulated sugar, butter, and orange zest.

STEP TWO: Prepare the vegan egg replacer according to package directions. Add the “egg” mixture to the butter mixture in the bowl.

STEP THREE: Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully incorporated.

STEP FOUR: In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix on medium-low speed to incorporate then mix in 1 tablespoon plant milk. Add the remaining dry ingredients and an additional 1 tablespoon plant milk. Mix until the dough comes together; it will be very crumbly.

STEP FIVE: Butter, or spray with non-stick baking spray, a 9×13-inch glass baking pan. Use your hands to press 2/3 of the dough into the dish, forming a 1-inch layer to cover the bottom completely.

STEP SIX: Pour the cherry pie filling in an even layer over the dough to cover completely.

STEP SEVEN: Sprinkle the remaining dough over the top. Use as little or as much topping as you like; you may have a little extra depending on your preference.

STEP EIGHT: Bake for 40 minutes, until the edges and top are golden and the center is set. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to set and cool.

Corner of baked bars in pan with glaze.

For the glaze:

STEP ONE: Into a small mixing bowl, add the confectioners’ sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons plant milk, and lemon zest. Stir until the consistency is smooth.

STEP TWO: When the bars have cooled, drizzle the glaze over the bars.

To serve:

  • Cut into squares, or whatever shape you like, and serve.
  • These bars are can be served warm, room temperature, or cold.
  • Refrigerate any leftovers.
Top down view of sliced cherry bars.

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Stack of cherry pie bars

Cherry Pie Cookie Bars

If you love cherry pie and you love sugar cookies, you're going to love these easy and delicious dessert bars!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups vegan butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • Vegan egg replacer equivalent of 2 eggs – I used Bob’s Red Mill
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons mild-flavored plant milk such as oat or unsweetened almond, divided
  • 2 21-ounce cans cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.

For the cookie bars:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the granulated sugar, butter, and orange zest.
  • Prepare the vegan egg replacer according to package directions. Add the “egg” mixture to the butter mixture in the bowl.
  • Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix on medium-low speed to incorporate then mix in 1 tablespoon plant milk. Add the remaining dry ingredients and an additional 1 tablespoon plant milk. Mix until the dough comes together; it will be very crumbly.
  • Butter, or spray with non-stick baking spray, a 9×13-inch glass baking pan. Use your hands to press 2/3 of the dough into the dish, forming a 1-inch layer to cover the bottom completely.
  • Pour the cherry pie filling in an even layer over the dough to cover completely.
  • Sprinkle the remaining dough over the top. Use as little or as much topping as you like; you may have a little extra depending on your preference.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, until the edges and top are golden and the center is set. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to set and cool.

For the glaze:

  • Into a small mixing bowl, add the confectioners’ sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons plant milk, and lemon zest. Stir until the consistency is smooth.
  • When the bars have cooled, drizzle the glaze over the bars.

To serve:

  • Cut into squares, or whatever shape you like, and serve. These bars are can be served warm, room temperature, cold. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 972IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
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Adapted from Food Network.

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