Cherry Squares Year Round Tasty!

These Cherry Squares are really easy and really yummy! Especially if you love almond flavoring.
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp salt
1 can cherry pie filling

Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs one at a time. Work in flour, extract & salt. spread half of dough over the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. pour filling of dough, drop remaining dough on top of cherry filling.
Bake @ 350 for 60 minutes. Cool and cut.