Shelly's Recipe

CHERRIES JUBILEE CHEESECAKE BARS

Category: Bars

1 pkg cherry chip cake mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 tub cherry ready-to-spread frosting
1-2 tsp almond extract
3 eggs

Preheat oven to 325. Beat dry cake mix and margarine in large bowl on low speed until crumbly; reserve 1 cup. Press remaining crumbly mixture in bottom of ungreased 13x9x2-inch rectangular pan.

Beat cream cheese, Almond Extract and frosting in same bowl on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs until blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumbly mixture. Bake about 45 minutes or until set; cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.