Cherry Swirls

or cherry squirrels as my kids would say.

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. margarine or butter
1/2 c. shortening
4 eggs
3 c. flour
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 1/2 t. salt
1 t. vanilla
1 t. almond flavoring

Mix all above ingredients. In 9x13 pan, spread 1/2 of the cookie mixture.

Spread:
1 can cherry pie filling on top

Glop the remaining cookie mixture on top of the cherry pie filling in small spoonfuls. Then swirl around--you'll have to work at this as the cookie mixture doesn't swirl easily.

Bake @ 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.
When cooled, frost with a light glaze frosting of powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and butter.