Cherry Cobbler Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease an 11 x 7-inch pan.
3. 3
   Mix flour and baking powder.
4. 4
   In large bowl, beat butter and confectioners sugar with mixer until fluffy.
5. 5
   Beat in egg and lemon peel.
6. 6
   With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture.
7. 7
   Remove 2/3 dough.
8. 8
   With floured fingers, pat remaining dough over bottom of pan.
9. 9
   Spread pie filling over dough to edges of pan.
10. 10
    Roll reserved dough into 1-inch balls.
11. 11
    Flatten slightly and place evenly on pie filling. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
12. 12
    Cool in pan. Dust with powdered sugar before cutting.
13. 13
    Makes 18.