Cherry Bars

Ingredients:

• 3 c. flour
• 1 1/2 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 t. vanilla
• 1 large can cherry pie filling

Sift together:

• 3 c. flour
• 1 1/2 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. salt

In another bowl, beat:

• 1 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. sugar

Until well mixed

Add: 4 eggs (beat in one at a time)

Add: 1 t. vanilla

Add to flour mixture and mix well.

Spread 3/4 of mixture on greased cookie sheet. Keep 2 1/2 inches from edge of the pan. Spread with 1 large can cherry pie filling. Spoon remaining mix over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Note: Any fruit pie filling can be used.

By Robin

Cherry Bars II

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening (melted)
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. soda
• 1 can cherry pie filling

Directions

Mix together dry ingredients. Spread 1/2 of the oleo and dry ingredients mixture in bottom of 8x8 pan. Pour a can of cherry pie filling next. Spread other 1/2 on top. Bake at 350 degrees until it starts bubbling on top.

By Robin

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 cup margarine
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 4 eggs
• 3 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 can cherry pie filling

Glaze:

• 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 3 Tbsp. milk
• Powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Directions

Cream sugar and margarine; add eggs, salt, baking powder, vanilla and flour.. Spread 1/2 the batter on a greased jelly roll pan. Cover with pie filling. Drop the remaining batter on top by teaspoonfuls. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Spread with glaze; sprinkle with nuts, if desired. For Glaze: Heat sugar, butter and milk until butter is melted. Add powdered sugar and vanilla until consistency of a glaze.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Ingredients

Bar:

• 1 package Devils Food cake mix
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 can prepared cherry pie filling
• 2 eggs (beaten)

Frosting:

• 1 cup sugar
• 5 Tbsp. margarine or butter
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 15x10 jelly roll pan or 9x13 pan. In a large bowl, combine all bar ingredients. By hand, stir until well mixed.. Pour into prepared pan.

For 15x10 inch pan, bake at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. For 9x13 inch pan, bake 25-35 minutes.

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, margarine and milk; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Pour over warm bars. Cool completely; cut into bars. Makes 48 bars.

By Robin from Washington, IA