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Cherry Bonfire Bars

Cherry Bonfire Bars

Cherry Bonfire Bars

Recipe By Michael Kimball, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Yields

16 bars

Prep Time

10 Minutes

Cooking Time

40 Minutes

Recipe By Michael Kimball, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Classic cherry pie bars with a summer beach bonfire twist. Whiskey smoked spices add cozy complexity while caramelized marshmallows add sticky s'mores realness to this easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter

½ cup granulated sugar



2 eggs


1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling

¾ cup mini marshmallows

Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Whiskey Barrel Smoked Sugar

    Whiskey Barrel Smoked Sugar easily adds a sweet, smoky flavor to most sweet and savory dishes. Try finishing your baked goods off by topping with a...

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  • Black Label Reserve Smoked Salt & Pepper

    Today only, save 40% on select smoky flavors and sauces when you use code SMOKESAUCE at checkout. Black Label Reserve Smoked Salt & Pepper is c...

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  • Pure Almond Extract

    Our Pure Almond Extract uses the maximum amount of premium bitter almond oil (which has already been heated to destroy toxicity) for the best almon...

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Directions

Step 1: Make dough

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x9 baking pan and line with parchment paper. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, granulated sugar, Whiskey Barrel Smoked Sugar, and Black Label Reserve Smoked Salt & Pepper for 5 to 7 min. until fluffy and lightened in color. Add eggs and Pure Almond Extract, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add flour and mix until just combined.

Step 2: Assemble and bake

Spread ⅔ of dough to evenly fill bottom of baking pan. Spread cherry pie filling in an even layer. Drop remaining ⅓ dough by teaspoonfuls over filling. Top with marshmallows. Bake for 40 min. or until marshmallows are golden brown and center is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Sprinkle with Black Label Reserve Smoked Salt & Pepper to taste, slice, and serve.