Merry Cherry Bars

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 Merry Cherry Bars

1 c. butter or margarine
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 t. almond extract
2 c. flour
3/4 c. chopped cherries
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
5 t. warm water (or cherry juice)

Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy; blend in egg and almond extract. Add combined flour and salt. Mix well. Stir in 1/2 c. cherries. Spread into ungreased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 c. cherries and 1/2 c. chocolate chips. Press in lightly. Bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Cool thoroughly. 

Combine powdered sugar and water (you can substitute water for cherry juice). Mix until smooth. Drizzle over bars. 

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