Ingredients

• 1 c butter, melted and cooled
• 2 c sugar
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 4 eggs
• 1 ½ c flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 2/3 c cocoa
• 1 c chopped maraschino cherries
• ½ c chopped nuts, optional

Directions

1. Stir together melted butter and sugar.
2. Whisk in almond extract and eggs.
3. Stir in flour, salt, and cocoa.
4. Add cherries and nuts and mix well.
5. Spread in a greased 9×13" pan.
6. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes, or till toothpick comes out clean.