Surprise Cherry Squares

• butter (or margarine, softened)1 cup
• sugar↗1 1⁄2 cups
• eggs, beaten↗4 4
• all-purpose flour↗2 cups
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• lemon extract↗1 teaspoon
• cherry pie filling1 can

  (21 ounce)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. 3

   Gradually add flour, beating well. Stir in flavorings.

4. 4

   Pour the batter into a lightly greased 15x10x1-inch jellyroll pan, spreading evenly.

5. 5

   Lightly cut through batter with a small knife to mark off 24 squares. Spoon about 1 tablespoon pie filling in center of each square.

6. 6

   Bake at 350~ for 45 minutes or until lightly browned. Batter will puff up around filling while baking.

7. 7

   Cool cake in pan 10 minutes. Cut into squares, and remove from pan.