CHERRY BARS

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened

2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling

1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved

GLAZE:

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

LETS MAKE IT-

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.

Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.

Spread 3 cups of the dough into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

Scatter the fresh cherry halves over the cherry pie filling.

Drop the remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over the cherry filling.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and enough milk to reach your desired glaze consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the top.

Enjoy your cherry-enhanced dessert!

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