Gooey Cherry Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, flour, and confectioners’ sugar. Mix until crumbly.
3. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch greased pan.
4. In a small bowl, combine condensed milk, almond extract, and salt. Mix well.
5. Pour milk mixture over the crust.
6. Top with cherry pie filling.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
9. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Cherry pie filling is actually made up of cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and butter.
• The almond extract gives the bars a subtle nutty flavor.
• These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.