Cherry Squares

1/2 c Crisco
1/2 c margarine
1 3/4 c sugar
4 eggs
1 t vanilla
1/2 t almond extract
3 c sifted flour
1 1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1 can cherry pie filling

Beat together crisco and margarine; add the sugar, eggs, vanilla, and almond flavoring. Alternately add and beat in the flour, baking powder, and salt which have been sifted together. Pour 2/3 on a greased 10x15-inch cookie sheet (jelly roll pan with sides). Spread out evenly. Drop cherry pie filling by teaspoon over the batter. Top by adding by teaspoon the remaining 1/3 of the batter. Bake at 350 until light brown, about 25 minutes. Cut in squares.