1 pkg. fudge cake mix
21 oz. can cherry pie filling
1 tsp. almond extract
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. sugar
5 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. milk
6 oz. chocolate chips

Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir by hand until mixed. Pour into 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.

In small saucepan mix sugar, butter and milk. Boil 1 minute stirring constantly. Add chocolate chips. Spread on cooled bars.