Cherry Cobbler Bars - Jill's Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 3-5 drops red food coloring
• 2 cups pitted sour cherries
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tsp milk
• 1/8 tsp vanilla extract