CHERRY ALMOND PIE BARS

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Need a delicious dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth? These are quick and easy to make, using a sugar cookie mix and pie filling! I love making cookie bars, for that reason alone...quick and easy!

Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

COOKIE INGREDIENTS:
2 pouches (1 lb 1.5 oz each) betty crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1 c butter, softened
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 eggs
FILLING:
1 (21oz) can(s) cherry pie filling (i use the one with "more fruit")
GLAZE: (TO DRIZZLE OVER BAKED COOKIE BARS)
1 c confectioners' sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1/4 tsp almond extract

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. In large bowl, stir base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press 2/3 of dough in bottom of pan.
  • 3. Spread pie filling over dough. Drop remaining 1/3 dough by teaspoonfuls over filling.
  • 4. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • 5. In small bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth. If necessary, add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle glaze over warm bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

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