Merry Cherry Bars

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup cold butter
• 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
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup cherry juice blend
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1. 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 350u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
2. 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 350u0b0 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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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/merry-cherry-bars/ (may not work)