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Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp salt
For the Cherry Filling:
- 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp almond extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crust:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix until the dough comes together. Press about two-thirds of the dough into the pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cherry Filling:
In a saucepan, mix the cherry pie filling, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Let it cool for a few minutes.
3️⃣ Assemble the Bars:
Once the crust is baked, spread the cherry filling evenly over it. Crumble the remaining dough over the top to create a streusel-like topping. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling.
4️⃣ Make the Glaze:
Mix the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bars.
5️⃣ Serve and Enjoy:
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then slice into squares. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle more glaze before serving.
