Cherry Almond Cookie Bars

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
4. Gradually add flour and salt to the creamed mixture.
5. Spread 3 cups of batter in a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
6. Spread cherry pie filling over batter.
7. Drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls over filling.
8. Sprinkle with slivered almonds.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
10. Cool on a wire rack and cut into bars.