Cherry Pie Sugar Cookie Bars

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg.

Step 2

Stir in contents of sugar cookie mix pouch and melted butter. Keep mixing until thick dough forms.

Step 3

Remove 3/4 cup of dough to a smaller bowl and set aside.

Step 4

Press remaining dough into a greased 9x9 square baking pan.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, stir together cherry pie filling and almond extract.

Step 6

Spread over sugar cookie dough in baking dish.

Step 7

Break up remaining dough into small chunks and sprinkle over top of cherry pie filling.

Step 8

Bake at 375 for 20-30 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Cool before slicing and serving.