Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the creamed mixture.
Spread 3 cups of the batter in the prepared pan.
Carefully layer with cherry pie filling.
Drop the remaining batter in clumps over the filling.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden.
Cool completely on a wire rack.
Optional Vanilla Glaze:
Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Drizzle over the cooled cherry bars.
Cut into bars, serve once the glaze sets, and enjoy these delightful Christmas Cherry Bars—a festive treat guaranteed to brighten your holiday celebrations!
