MERRY CHERRY BARS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cold butter
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, drained
CHERRY ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cherry juice blend
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

In a bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine brown sugar and eggs; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in almonds and cherries. Spread over crust. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bars begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool on a wire rack. In a small bowl, beat icing ingredients until smooth. Frost bars.

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