Peach Pie Bars (Print Version)

Buttery cookie bar dough layered with peach pie filling and topped with more dough, baked until golden and drizzled with vanilla-almond glaze.

# Ingredients:

→ For the Bars

01 - 2 (21 oz) cans peach pie filling
02 - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
03 - 2 cups sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 3 cups all-purpose flour

→ For the Glaze

08 - 1 cup powdered sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
11 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
02 - Take a knife and chop up the peaches right in the cans of pie filling. Just use a sawing back and forth motion to cut them into smaller pieces. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. You can use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the flour one cup at a time, mixing on medium speed until combined.
06 - Spread about 3 cups of the dough into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan, pressing it evenly across the bottom.
07 - Spread the chopped peach pie filling evenly over the dough.
08 - Drop the remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over the peach filling. It doesn't need to cover completely - just dollop it around.
09 - Bake on the middle rack for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
10 - Once the bars are cool, make the icing. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract if using, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk. Start with a little milk and add more until you reach your desired drizzling consistency.
11 - Drizzle the glaze over the bars just before serving. These are like peach pie you can eat with your hands!

# Notes:

01 - Chopping up the peaches in the pie filling makes them easier to spread and eat in bar form.
02 - The almond extract is optional but adds a nice flavor that pairs well with peaches.
03 - Make sure the bars are completely cool before glazing or the icing will melt and run off.
04 - These are perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any time you want pie flavor in an easy-to-serve form.
05 - You can use a 9x13 inch pan instead, but the bars will be thicker and may need a few extra minutes of baking time.

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