Cherry Bars for a Crowd

Ingredients:
For the bars:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Directions:

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
Gradually add flour and salt to the creamed mixture, mixing well.
Spread three-fourths of the batter into the prepared pan. Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the batter. Drop the remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over the filling.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
For the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the cooled bars.
Cut into bars and serve. Enjoy these delicious Cherry Bars, perfect for satisfying a crowd with their sweet, fruity flavor and tender, cake-like texture.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour