Cherry Walnut Squares

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2-3/4 cups chopped walnuts, divided
• 1 cup dried cherries, chopped
• 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup white baking chips

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and extract until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased
2. . Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, cream and salt. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4. Remove from the heat. Stir in 2-1/2 cups walnuts, cherries and vanilla; spread over crust. Bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with baking chips and remaining walnuts; lightly press into filling. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/cherry-walnut-squares/ (may not work)