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.