Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy for about 5 minutes.
Next, add in the eggs, one a time beating well after each addition.
Beat in vanilla and almond extracts.
Gradually add in flour, mixing until just until combined.
Transfer 1/2 to 2/3rds of the dough and spread evenly into prepared baking pan. Dough will be very sticky. I used an offset spatula to smooth it out.
Top with cherry pie filling, leaving about 1 and 1/2-inches around the edges.
Drop the remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over the cherry pie filling using a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon.
Bake in oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire cooling rack.