CHERRY BARS

For the Bars:

• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cans (21 oz.) cherry pie filling

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk