Resipi...Cherry Bars

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries
1/2 cup coconut, flaked or shredded
1-3/4 cups oats, uncooked
3/4 cup chocolate chips, melted
pieces of red candied cherries
silver candy sprinkles

Combine sugar, milk and syrup. Cook to soft ball stage or until it will form a soft ball in cold water. Stir in butter and almond extract. Blend in cherries, coconut and oats. With a greased hand put mixture into a greased 8x8 inch pan and chill. Spread melted chocolate mixture over. With a knife, mark into 32 1x2 inch bars. Decorate with cherries and silver sprinkles. Chill until chocolate hardens, cut and refrigerate.