Cherry Shortbread Bars

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with heavy aluminum foil.

Step 2
Mix flour, 1 cup butter, and white sugar together until mixture is crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 4
Blend brown sugar, eggs, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Drain and chop cherries, reserving the liquid. Stir cherries and walnuts into the egg mixture. Place mixture on top of the baked crust.

Step 5
Return to the oven and bake until set, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Step 6
Combine powdered sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with enough cherry liquid to spread easily. Frost cooled bars. Cut into squares after icing has set.