Delicious Cherry Squares Recipe

These cherry squares are a delightful dessert that is both sweet and tart. With a buttery crust and a cherry filling, they are a crowd-pleasing treat. This recipe requires minimal ingredients and is simple to make. It takes approximately 45 minutes to prepare, including baking time. These cherry squares are perfect for special occasions or as a sweet indulgence any time of the year. Enjoy the burst of flavor from the cherries with every bite!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture and mix until well combined. The mixture will be crumbly.
4. Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture for the topping.
5. Press the remaining crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
6. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the crust.
7. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the cherry filling.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
11. Cut into squares and serve.

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