Move along Hollywood superstars, this sweet, genuine, and well-rounded treat is being dubbed America’s Sweetheart! Once your tastebuds experience its flaky, golden-brown brilliance, you’ll understand why it’s beloved by many. And naturally, it’s filled with ruby red cherry pie filling to invoke that truly American taste. Tasting the drizzle of the creamy, sugary glaze will force you to agree that this treat is definitely America’s Sweetheart!
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 (21-ounce) cans of cherry pie filling
For the glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk, 2%
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Step 5 –Beat 1 teaspoon of the vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon of the almond extract into the butter mixture.
Step 6 –Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture, continuously beating, until combined.
Step 7 –Spread 3 cups of the dough into the prepared baking dish.
Step 8 –Spread the dough in the dish with the pie filling.
Step 9 –Drop the remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over the filling.
Step 10 –Bake the dough until golden brown, about 35-40 minutes.
Step 11 –Allow the pastry to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 12 –In a small bowl, mix the confectioners’ sugar, remaining vanilla extract, remaining almond extract, and enough milk to reach the desired consistency for the glaze.
Step 13 –Drizzle the glaze over the top of the pastry.
Step 14 –Cut and serve.