Cherry Kuchen Bars

Ingredients (14)

• For the Bars:
• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup butter,
• 1¾ cups granulated sugar
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
• For the Icing:
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk