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, chopped
1/2 c. red and green M&M'S®, chopped
1 c. sifted confectioners sugar
5 tsp. warm water

Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy; blend in egg and almond extract. Add flour and salt. Mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup cherries. Spread dough into ungreased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cherries and candies. Press in lightly.

Bake at 300 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Cool thoroughly. Combine confectioners sugar and water, mixing until smooth. Drizzle over cherry candy topping. Cut into bars.