1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. red candied cherries, coarsely chopped, divided
1/3 c. green M & M plain candies, coarsely chopped
1 c. powdered sugar, sifted
5 tsp. warm water

Beat together butter and sugar, blend in egg and almond extract, add flour and salt, mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup cherries. Spread dough into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cherries and candies, press in lightly. Bake in 300 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until edges are very lightly brown. Combine powdered sugar and water, mixing until smooth. Drizzle over cherry candy topping after cooking thoroughly. Cut into bars to serve.