Cherry Pie Bars Treat (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup butter, room temperature
06 - 1 large egg
07 - ½ teaspoon almond extract
08 - 1-2 tablespoons milk

→ Filling and Topping

09 - 21 ounces cherry pie filling
10 - 1 cup powdered sugar

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 13x9-inch pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
02 - In a stand mixer, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
03 - Add butter one tablespoon at a time to the dry mixture, blending until the mixture resembles crumbs.
04 - Mix in the egg until just combined, ensuring the mixture remains slightly crumbly.
05 - Press half to two-thirds of the crumb mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
06 - Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until it appears matte and lightly browned.
07 - Mix the cherry pie filling with ½ teaspoon almond extract.
08 - Spread the cherry mixture evenly over the warm baked crust.
09 - Distribute the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the cherry layer.
10 - Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
11 - Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the bars cool completely.
12 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and ½ teaspoon almond extract to form a glaze.
13 - Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars and allow it to set before cutting.

# Notes:

01 - You can substitute almond extract with vanilla extract if preferred.
02 - For a more substantial crumb topping, press the crumb mixture together in your hands before sprinkling.

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