Cherry Bars
"Grandma Phyllis"
Serves 24 | Prep Time 20 minutes | Cook Time 45 minutesWhy I Love This Recipe
A favorite that Grandma Irene would bring to the Hunwardsen Construction crew.
Ingredients You'll Need
1 c margarine
1 3/4 c sugar
4 eggs
3 c flour
1 t vanilla
1/2 t almond extract
1/2 t salt
1 1/2 t baking powder
1 can cherry pie filling
Frosting:
1 c powdered sugar
1 T oil
1 T white syrup
1 t-T hot water
1/4 t vanilla
Directions
Cream margarine and sugar. Beat well and add eggs, one at a time. Add flavoring. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Beat until smooth. Save back one cup of batter. Spread remaining batter in a greased 10x15 inch pan. Spread on the cherry pie filling and spoon 1 c. batter in small islands over cherry layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Drizzle the frosting mix over the top.
Pairs Well With
Coffee or milk.
