Cherry Bars for a Crowd | July 3, 2025

These Cherry Bars for a Crowd are the perfect dessert for any gathering—soft, buttery, and bursting with sweet-tart cherry flavor. Topped with a simple glaze, they’re easy to make and sure to disappear fast!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 35

Ingredients

For the Bars:

  • 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) butter, softened

  • 3 cups granulated sugar

  • 1 ½ tsp salt

  • 5 large eggs

  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ tsp almond extract (enhances the cherry flavor!)

  • 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder

  • 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 3 tbsp milk

Instructions:

 

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