Cherry Cobbler Bars

Cherry Cobbler Bars




1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup butter -- at room temperature

1 cup powdered sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon lemon peel -- grated

21 ounces cherry pie filling



Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 11 x 7-inch pan. Mix flourr and

baking powder. In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar with

electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg and lemon peel.

With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture.Remvoe 2/3 cup

dough. With flfoured fingers, pat remaining dough over bottom of

prepared pan. Spread cherry pie filling over dough to edges of pan.

Roll reserved dough into 1-inch balls. Flatten balls slightly and

place evenly over pie filling. Bake 30 minutes, or until top is

golden.



Makes 18 bars.