Cherry Sugar Cookie Bars

Cookie base:

1 cup softened butter

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg

2 tablespoons milk

3 cups flour

Bake in a buttered 9x13 or quarter sheet pan for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool fully before frosting.

Frosting:

1/4 cup soft butter

4 tablespoons juice from maraschino jar

2 tablespoons heavy cream

2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Sliced cherries for topping