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Almond Bars Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
First Layer:
½ c. powdered sugar
1 c. butter, softened
2 c. flour

Second Layer:
8 oz. cream cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten (add last)
½ c. white sugar
1 tsp. almond extract

Third Layer:
¼ c. butter, softened
1½ c. powdered sugar
1½ Tbsp milk
1 tsp. almond extract
Directions:
Directions:
First Layer:
Mix all ingredients together and pat into a greased 9x13 pan.
Bake at 350ºF for 15 minutes until barely golden brown.

Second Layer:
Add the eggs last. Beat until creamy, pour over first layer immediately after removing from oven.
Bake at 350ºF for another 15 minutes.
Let cool.

Third Layer:
Mix until smooth and spread over bars after they are cool. Chill.

Store in refrigerator.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
20
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour + cooling/chill time
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Kate Frederick (Cassie's boss at Essentia Health) makes these bars and they are so yummy!

I recommend sifting the powdered sugar in the frosting layer to make sure it's really smooth.

 

 

 

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