Merry Cherry Bars

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup chopped red and green candied cherries
• 1/2 cup crushed candy coated milk chocolates
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• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 5 teaspoons warm water