"What makes these moist bars double cherry? They are flavored with both tart cherry preserves and sweet dried cherries...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup dried Bing (sweet) cherries (about 6 ounces)
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1 cup tart red cherry preserves (such as Tropical or Smuckers; about 11 ounces)
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1 tablespoon kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
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Nonstick vegetable oil spray
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2 cups all purpose flour
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1 3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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3 tablespoons whole milk
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1 cup (packed) sweetened flaked coconut (about 3 ounces)
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3/4 cup sliced almonds (about 3 ounces)