Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Line a square 8" baking pan with parchment paper. Butter the sides and bottom of lined pan. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together cherries, cornstarch and lemon juice.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, stir together melted butter and sugar. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and stir with a fork until the mixture resembles crumbs.

Step 5

Reserve 3/4 cup of mixture.

Step 6

Press remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of prepared pan.

Step 7

Spread cherry filling over the crust.

Step 8

Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over cherries.

Step 9

Sprinkle sugar over crumb topping.

Step 10

Bake bars for 23 to 25 minutes OR until the top is golden.

Step 11

Cool completely before cutting.