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Cherry Crumble Shortbread Bars

These mouthwatering Cherry Crumble Shortbread Bars feature a combo of buttery shortbread, topped with a juicy cherry filling, then finished with a golden oat crumble, a perfect treat to enjoy cherries!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Shortbread Base
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar 100 grams
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 227 grams or 2 sticks
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour 300 grams
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Cherry Filling
  • 2 cups cherries, pitted
  • 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar 1/4 cup
  • 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • ½ lemon, juiced or 1 tbsp lemon juice
Crumble Topping
  • ½ cup brown sugar, light brown 100 grams
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 57 grams or ½ stick of butter
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp cinnamon optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare an 8×8-inch pan by lining it with parchment paper. Leave a little overhang so that you can remove the bars easily once baked.
Shortbread Base
  1. To a bowl, add all the ingredients for the shortbread base (butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt).
  2. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the parchment paper-lined pan and press the dough down to form the shortbread base. You can use a spoon or your fingers.
Cherry Filling
  1. To a bowl, add pitted cherries. Top with sugar, flour and lemon juice.
  2. Mix until the cherries are fully coated.
  3. Transfer the cherry filling to the baking pan and spread evenly over the shortbread base.
Crumble Topping
  1. Mix rolled oats, brown sugar, and melted butter until the oats are fully coated.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the crumble topping into the baking pan to cover the cherry layer evenly.
Cherry Crumble Shortbread Bars
  1. Bake in the oven at 350°F for 20-30 minutes, until the top is a golden brown.
  2. Let the bars cool completely.
  3. Slice into 12 pieces and enjoy!