FBD

Cherry Danish Bars

cherry danish bars

AmericanOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 ½ cups flour
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 egg yolk + enough milk to make 2/3 cup (reserve egg white)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 can cherry pie filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix together flour, shortening, egg yolk, milk, salt, and sugar as for pie crust.

  2. 2

    Roll out half of pastry to fit jelly roll pan. Press on sides.

  3. 3

    Spread pie filling over crust.

  4. 4

    Roll out remaining dough, cover, and seal.

  5. 5

    Beat egg white and brush over crust.

  6. 6

    Bake at 375º for 40 minutes.

  7. 7

    While warm, drizzle with glaze of powdered sugar, water, and vanilla.

Tags

american