Maraschino Cherry Sugar Cookie Bars

INGREDIENTS

16 ozs

maraschino cherries cut and rinsed…[$2.24]

2 sticks

butter and softened…[$2.00]

1 cup

granulated sugar …[$0.29]

2 larges

eggs …[$0.46]

1/2 tsp

almond extract …[$0.26]

2 1/2 cups

all purpose flour …[$0.58]

1/2 tsp

baking powder …[$0.02]

1/2 tsp

salt …[$0.03]

2 ozs

cream cheese room temperature…[$0.50]

1/4 tsp

vanilla extract …[$0.18]

3 cups

powdered sugar …[$1.02]

2 tbsps

sprinkles optional…[$0.25]