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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 15x10 baking pan with a bit of butter. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the shortening and butter for 1 minute on medium speed.
Step 3
Add the sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat together until thoroughly combined and mixture is smooth.
Step 4
Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 5
Add the flour one cup at a time, mixing with the electric beater until the dough gets thick. Then, switch to a wooden spoon and stir in any remaining flour.
Step 6
Reserve 1½ cups of the dough, and press the remaining dough into the prepared baking pan.
Step 7
Bake for 12 minutes, then remove from oven.
Step 8
Spread the cherry pie filling over the crust, then spoon small amounts of the reserved dough over the top.
Step 9
Bake for 25 to 28 minutes longer, or until lightly golden brown.
Step 10
Remove from oven and set on a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11
While the bars cool, prepare the icing by combining the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a small bowl, adding the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired thickness is achieved.
Step 12
Once bars have completely cooled, drizzle with icing, cut, and serve.