Cherry Frosting(Serves 16, With Cake) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (4 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 c. margarine or butter
1/3 c. cocoa
1/3 c. milk
16 oz. powdered sugar (2 c.)
1 tsp. almond extract

Preparation

Cut each cherry into 3 pieces with knife or clean scissors. Place cherry pieces on paper towels to dry.
In saucepan, heat to boiling, stirring a few times, margarine, cocoa and milk.
Remove from heat.
Gradually add and beat until smooth, powdered sugar, cherry pieces and almond extract.