Cherry Squares

I've been making these for years and they're always a hit!

Ingredients:

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
21 ounces cherry pie filling (lemon, pineapple etc. can be used)

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly grease a 15 x 10 x 1-inch jellyroll pan or a deep cookie sheet.


Use a mixer to cream butter, gradually add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually add flour, beating well. Stir in flavorings. Pour the batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Lightly cut through the batter with a small knife to mark off 18 to 24 squares (your choice).

Spoon about 1 tablespoon pie filling into the center of each square, BEFORE BAKING.

Bake for 45 minutes or until lightly browned on edges. (the batter will puff up around filling while baking).

Cool cake in pan 10 minutes. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.

I like to use this shaker from Pampered Chef.
Cut into squares, and remove from pan.

Yields 18 to 24 servings.

Make sure you don't blink when you serve them

 because you may only get crumbs!

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