MJ's Chocolate Cherry Bars

Chocolate Cherry Bars

Bars:

1 pkg. Devil's food Cake Mix
1 (20-oz) can lite cherry fruit pie filling
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs

Frosting:

1/2-cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 to 3 tablespoons skim milk
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour 15x10x1-inch pan or a 13x9-in pan. In a large bowl, combine all bar ingredients; stir until well blended. Pour into greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

In a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips, milk and margarine over low heat until chips are melted., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar until smooth. If necessary, add additional milk for desired spreading consistency. Spread over warm bars. Cool completely. Cut into 36 bars.