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Almond Bars

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Ingredients
  • 2 c flour
  • 1 c butter
  • 1/2 c powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 1/2 c powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp milk
  • 1/2 c softened butter
  • 1 tsp almond extract
Instructions
  1. 1
    Crust:

    Mix 2 cups flour, 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract together with a fork or pastry blender, pat into greased and floured 9x13” pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

     

     

  2. 2
    Filling

    In same mixing bowl (save on dishes), mix together the cream cheese , 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and  1 teaspoon almond extract.  Pour this over the crust and put back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.

     

     

  3. 3
    Frosting

    Cream together 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons milk,  and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Spread over cooled bars. Top with oodles of sliced almonds.

    Source: One of my coworkers
Note

Barbara Chatterton Frye

Read it online: https://recipes.uuprairie.org/recipe/almond-bars/