Cherry Slices
["2 (16 oz.) cans cherry pie filling", "1 c. shortening", "1 3/4 c. sugar", "4 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 c. flour", "1 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Cream shortening; add sugar gradually. Add eggs one at a time, beating well.", "Add vanilla.", "Sift together the dry ingredients.", "Gradually add to shortening mixture, beating well.", "Spread in a greased 11 x 17-inch jelly roll pan.", "Reserve a little more than a cup of batter.", "Spread cherry pie filling to within 1/2-inch from edges of pan.", "Place remaining dough by spoonfuls on top.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes.", "When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar."]
["cherry pie filling", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "salt"]