CHOCOLATE CHERRY BARS 
1 pkg. Devils Food Cake mix with pudding included
1 (21 oz.) can cherry fruit pie filling
1 tsp. almond extract
2 eggs, beaten

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 15 x 10 x 1- inch baking pan or 13 x 9- inch pan. In large bowl, combine all bar ingredients; stir until well blended. Spread in pan.

Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. For 15 x 10 x 1- inch pan, bake 20 - 30 minutes. For 9 x 13 pan, bake 25 - 30 minutes. Pour and spread frosting over warm bars. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Yield: 48 bars.

Frosting:

1 c. sugar
1/3 c. milk
5 tbsp. butter
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

In a small saucepan, combine sugar, milk, and butter. Bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until smooth.

 

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