Cherry Slices

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter thoroughly.
2. 2
   Add sugar and beat well.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
4. 4
   Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   Add sifted dry ingredients gradually, beating well.
6. 6
   Spread on a large 11x17 inch greased pan, saving a little more than a cup of batter on the side.
7. 7
   Add almond extract to cherry pie filling, then spread filling to within half an inch from edge of pan.
8. 8
   Place remaining dough by spoonfuls over filling.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes.
10. 10
    When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
11. 11
    Cut into slices or squares before serving.