Merry Cherry Bars

By á-45778

From Susie

Ingredients

• Frosting:
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup. chopped red candied cherries
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped "Holiday" Plain M&M's
• 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
• 5 tsp. warm water

Preparation

Step 1

Beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and extract. Add combined flour and salt. Mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup cherries. Spread in ungreased cake pan (19 x 13") Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cherries and candies; press lightly.
Bake @ 300 for 30-35 minutes. Cool
Combine confectioners sugar and water; mixing until smooth. Drizzle over bars.