CHERRY BARS

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but recommended)

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (or homemade cherry filling)

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tablespoons milk

• 1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract