CHERRY ALMOND PIE BARS

Cherry Almond Pie Bars image

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.