Chocolate Chip-Cherry Cobbler

CHOCOLATE CHIP-CHERRY COBBLER

1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
2 Tbsp. orange juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 cups Bisquick
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 tsp. sugar

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In 1 1/2-quart casserole, mix pie filling, orange juice and almond extract. Microwave uncovered on High about 4 minutes or until bubbly around edge; stir. In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients except 1/2 teaspoon sugar with spoon until stiff dough forms. Drop dough by 6 spoonfuls (about 1/4 cup each) onto warm pie filling. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon sugar over dough. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 6 servings.