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### Instructions:
1. **Preheat oven** to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. **Make the batter:** In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
3. **Add dry ingredients:** Gradually mix in the flour and salt until fully combined.
4. **Assemble:** Spread about ⅔ of the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Spoon the cherry pie filling over the top, spreading gently. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter on top — it doesn’t need to cover the cherries completely.
5. **Bake:** Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. **Cool and glaze:** Let cool completely before drizzling with glaze made by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
7. **Slice and serve:** Cut into squares or bars and watch them disappear!
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### Tips & Variations:
* Swap in blueberry, apple, or raspberry pie filling for a twist.
* Add a bit of almond extract to the batter or glaze for a cherry-almond flavor combo.
* Top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
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### A Sweet Birthday Classic Made Easy
These **Cherry Pie Bars** deliver all the flavor of homemade pie without the hassle of rolling crust or slicing messy wedges. They’re festive, flavorful, and feed a crowd with ease — the kind of birthday dessert that gets passed around, talked about, and requested year after year.
Whether you’re baking for a birthday bash or just need a foolproof dessert that makes everyone smile, these bars are the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
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