Quick Nougatines

Marshmallows,1 cup
Almond paste,½ cup
Nuts,¼ cup
Candied cherries, ¼ cup

Put marshmallows and almond paste in double boiler and stir until melted and well blended. Add nuts and cherries cut in small pieces and spread half an inch thick on a pan or slab sprinkled with confectioner's sugar. When firm, cut in bars 1½ inches long and ½ inch wide. If desired, dip in melted chocolate.