Cherry Bars Almond Glaze (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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¼ teaspoon almond extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup butter, softened
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 cups sugar
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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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2-3 tablespoons 2% milk
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½ teaspoon almond extract
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Turn on your oven to 350°F. Whip the butter, sugar, and salt together until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Toss in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the extracts. Slowly add the flour and combine.
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Press 3 cups of the dough into a greased 15x10x1-inch pan. Spoon the cherry filling on top. Drop the remaining dough in small dollops over the fruit.
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Pop it in the oven for 35-40 minutes until it’s golden. Let it cool on a wire rack before handling.
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Stir the sugar, extracts, and just enough milk until it’s the consistency you want. Drizzle it over the completely cool bars.
# Notes:
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Easy to bring to parties
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Great for beginner bakers or pros