Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups quick-cooking oats1-1/2 cups sugar1-1/4 cups butter, softened1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling1 teaspoon almond extract1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 teaspoon shortening
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar and butter until crumbly. Set aside 1-1/2 cups for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
In a small bowl, combine pie filling and extract; carefully spread over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until edges and topping are lightly browned.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over warm bars. Cool completely on a wire rack.
