X-Treme Cherry Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl and set aside.
3. 3
   Combine butter and sugar in large mixer bowl.
4. 4
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
5. 5
   Add Jell-o, and beat until well mixed.
6. 6
   Add eggs and almond extract and beat well.
7. 7
   Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture.
8. 8
   Beat until just combined.
9. 9
   Stir in cranberries and almonds by hand.
10. 10
    Spread batter into greased 15 x 10 jelly- roll pan.
11. 11
    Bake for 18 to 23 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
12. 12
    Cool completely.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cut into bars.