Cherry Pie Bars Dessert (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup butter, softened
02 - 2 cups sugar
03 - 4 eggs
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - ¼ tsp almond extract
06 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - 2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling

→ Glaze

09 - 1 cup powdered sugar
10 - ½ tsp vanilla extract
11 - ½ tsp almond extract
12 - 2 tbsp milk

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 15x10x1-inch pan with non-stick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each one is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until well combined.
05 - Spread 3 cups of the batter evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Top with the cherry pie filling, spreading it evenly. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the cherry filling.
06 - Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If using a 9x13-inch pan, adjust the baking time accordingly (may take longer).
07 - Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack.
08 - In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and milk until smooth.
09 - Once the bars are cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Let the glaze set, then cut into squares and serve.