CRUST:

36 graham crackers
1 stick butter
1/2 c. sugar

FILLING:

2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 (12 oz.) Cool Whip
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 cans cherry pie filling
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Melt butter, crush crackers. Add sugar and mix together. Press mixture into 10 x 14 inch baking dish. In mixing bowl combine cream cheese, Cool Whip and sugar until creamy. Pour onto crust, distribute evenly. Top with cherry pie filling and nuts. Chill and serve. May be cut into squares. Serves approximately 16.