1 stick butter, softened
1 c. self-rising flour

Blend together until soft dough is formed. With fingers, blend 1 cup chopped nuts. Press into buttered, medium-sized Pyrex oblong casserole dish. Bake 20 minutes or until brown at 400 degrees. Take out of oven and cool. Soften 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese and blend with 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 (8 ounce) box Cool Whip, blend at medium speed until mixed. When crust is cool, spread this mixture over crust; then spread 1 (1 pound) can cherry pie filling over top. Refrigerate.