1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. coarsely chopped red candied cherries
1/2 c. coarsely chopped Holiday M & M's
1 c. sifted confectioners sugar
5 tsp. warm water

Beat together butter and sugar until fluffy and light; blend in egg and almond extract. Add combined flour and salt; mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup cherries. Spread dough into ungreased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cherries and M & M's; press in lightly. Bake at 300 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Cool thoroughly. Combine confectioners sugar and water, mixing until smooth. Drizzle over cherry-candy topping; cut into bars to serve.