Cherry Pie Bars (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the bars
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1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened to room temperature
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2 cups sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 large eggs
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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
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2 cans (21 ounce each) cherry pie filling
→ For the 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 milk
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract and almond extract.
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Gradually add flour and mix until just combined.
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Spread 3 cups of dough into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Spread cherry pie filling evenly on top.
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Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling to create a spotty top layer.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
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In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract and milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over the cooled bars.
# Handy Tips:
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These bars slice and serve perfectly as an alternative to traditional cherry pie.
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Any pie filling can be substituted for the cherry filling.