2 c. vanilla wafer crumbs (divided)
1 c. butter, softened
2 c. confectioners sugar, sifted
4 eggs
1/2 c. (2 oz.) diced almonds
1 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. each of red and green maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1 tbsp. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Spread 1 cup wafer crumbs evenly in 9-inch square pan. Cream butter thoroughly; add sifted confectioners sugar gradually; continue beating until mixture is light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition (slight separation of mixture is normal). Stir in almonds.

Spread creamed mixture over crumbs in pan. Sprinkle additional 3/4 cup crumbs evenly over surface. Beat whipping cream until thickened; add 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar and vanilla. Fold in cherries. Spread over second crumb layer.

Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup crumbs over whipped cream. Garnish with red and green cherries. Refrigerate 12 hours. May be made a day or two ahead. Freezes well. Cut with knife dipped in water. Nice dessert to serve during Christmas holidays.