Surprise Cherry Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. margarine, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling
1 c. powdered sugar
1 to 2 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Gradually add flour, beating well.
Then stir in flavorings.
Pour the batter into a slightly greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan, spreading evenly.
Lightly cut through batter with a small knife to mark off 24 squares.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon pie filling in the center of each square.
Bake at 300\u00b0 for 45 minutes or until lightly browned.
Batter will puff up around filling while baking.
Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes. Cut into squares.
Remove from pan or leave in pan.
Drizzle while warm with 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk, mixed well.
Yields 2 dozen.