1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. coarsely chopped red candied cherries
1/2 c. coarsely chopped Holiday M&M'S®
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
5 tsp. warm water

Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and almond extract. Add combined flour and salt. Mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup cherries.

Spread dough onto ungreased 15x10 inch jelly roll pan. Sprinkle remaining cherries and candies on top. Press in lightly.

Bake 300 degrees 30-35 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Cool. Combine powdered sugar and water until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Cut into bars.