Cherry Chews 1 can cherry pie filling 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup butter 4 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 17 x 11-inch pan. Cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla extract and eggs; beat well. Sift dry ingredients, add to batter and mix well. Pour into prepared pan, saving 1 1/2 cups batter. Spread cherries on top, leaving 1/2 inch from edge. Place reserved batter on top by spoonsful. Heat in preheated oven for a short time, then spread batter with a knife. Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes.