Sweet Cherry Bar (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 cup of softened butter
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon of table salt
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4 eggs, kept at room temperature
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon of almond extract
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3 cups of plain flour
→ Filling
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2 cans of cherry pie filling (21 ounces each)
→ Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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2 to 3 tablespoons of 2% milk
# Instructions:
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Set oven to 350°F. Beat together butter, sugar, and salt until fluffy and pale, about 5–7 minutes. Add eggs one by one, mixing well between each, then stir in both extracts. Slowly work in the flour until just combined.
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Press 3 cups of the dough into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking dish. Cover evenly with the cherry pie filling. Spoon the rest of the dough in small dollops over the cherries.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top turns a nice golden color. Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before moving on.
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In a bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, extracts, and just enough milk to make a drizzling consistency. Pour over the cooled bars.
# Notes:
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Great choice for potlucks or parties!
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This recipe is beginner-friendly.