Simple Cherry Treats (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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1 cup room temperature unsalted butter.
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2 cups white sugar.
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4 fresh eggs.
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
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¼ teaspoon pure almond extract.
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3 cups plain flour.
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1 teaspoon table salt.
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2 21-ounce tins cherry pie filling.
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1 cup icing sugar.
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½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
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½ teaspoon pure almond extract.
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2 tablespoons fresh milk.
# Steps To Make It:
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Heat your oven to 350F. Give your 9x13-inch baking dish a light coating of non-stick spray.
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Mix the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and both vanilla and almond extracts, then beat well.
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Mix salt into flour, then gently fold this into your wet mixture until just combined.
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Put 3 cups of your batter into the dish. Spoon cherry filling on top. Add leftover batter in small blobs across the filling.
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Pop in the oven for 35-40 minutes until it's golden brown and passes the toothpick test. Let it cool all the way down.
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Stir icing sugar with extracts and milk until smooth. Pour over the bars once they're totally cool.
# Extra Notes:
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Try blueberry or apple filling for a tasty switch.
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When using a 15x10 pan, cook for just 30 minutes.
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For the best look and taste, add your glaze right before you serve.