Cherry Bars with Almond (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 cup softened butter
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2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 large eggs at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon almond extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
→ Filling
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2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling
→ Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon almond extract
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2-3 tablespoons 2% milk
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F. Beat butter with sugar and salt until it's fluffy and light in color, about 5-7 minutes. Add eggs one by one, then mix in the extracts. Slowly add flour while mixing
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Spread 3 cups of the mixture into a greased 15x10x1-inch pan. Pour cherry filling on top. Take the leftover dough and drop small spoonfuls over the cherries
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Pop it in the oven for 35-40 minutes until you see a nice golden color. Let it cool completely on a wire rack while still in the pan
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Stir together powdered sugar, extracts, and just enough milk to make it runny. Drizzle this sweet mixture all over the cooled treat
# Notes:
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Easy to carry to parties and potlucks
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Works great for beginner and expert bakers alike