Cherry Kuchen Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat butter, shortening, and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly beat flour mixture into butter mixture until well combined. Reserve 1-1/2 cups of dough; set aside. Spread remaining dough in a 15- x 10- x 1-inch baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven and spread pie filling over crust. Spoon reserved dough in small mounds on top of pie filling.

Step 5

Continue baking 25 to 30 minutes, or until top is lightly golden. Let cool, then cut into squares.