Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract, then beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
Whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients gradually, stirring just until a soft dough forms.
Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Spread the cherry pie filling in an even layer over the bottom crust.
Drop small spoonfuls of the remaining dough over the top of the fruit layer.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the crumbled top is golden brown.
Cool the bars completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
