Christmas Cherry Bars
These beautiful, festive bars feature a rich, buttery base and topping with a sweet-tart cherry filling in the center. The simple almond glaze adds the perfect finishing touch, making them a holiday favorite.
Yield: 24 bars
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 45-50 minutes
Ingredients
For the Bars:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups granulated 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 ounces 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