CHERRY BARS FOR A CROWD!!

I adore those classic recipes from our childhood—those timeless delights that are simply too irresistible to pass up.

These Cherry Bars are not only incredibly simple to whip up but also downright delectable. They are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser among your friends and family.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cans (21 ounces each) cherry pie filling

GLAZE:

• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and salt until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually add the flour.
2. Spread 3 cups of the dough into a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Evenly spread the cherry pie filling over the dough. Drop teaspoonfuls of the remaining dough over the filling.
3. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
4. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
5. In a small bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and enough milk to achieve your desired glaze consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the top.

Indulge and enjoy these delightful Cherry Bars with your loved ones!