Cherry Mash Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 jar maraschino cherries, drained (reserve 2 tbsp juice).
02 - 1 can sweetened condensed milk.
03 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
04 - 3 cups powdered sugar.
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted.
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt.
07 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips.
08 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter.
09 - 1 cup chopped peanuts.

# Instructions:

01 - Line 9x13 pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving overhang. Grease lightly.
02 - Mix cherries, reserved juice, condensed milk, butter and almond extract until smooth. Gradually stir in powdered sugar and salt.
03 - Spread cherry mixture in pan evenly. Refrigerate while making topping.
04 - Microwave chocolate chips and peanut butter in 20-second intervals until melted and smooth.

# Notes:

01 - No baking required.
02 - Requires chilling time.
03 - Can be made ahead.

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