Chocolate Drizzled Cherry Bars

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, and butter until crumbly
2. Set aside 1 1/2 cups
3. Press the remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan
4. Bake at 350 F for 15-18 or until the edges begin to brown
5. In a bowl, combine the pie filling and the extract
6. Carefully spread over the crust
7. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes longer or until the edges and topping are lightly browned
9. In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and
10. shortening
11. Stir until smooth
12. Drizzle over the warm bars
13. Cool completely on a wire rack