Almond Bars

Ingredients

Instructions

Crust

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 c. butter
  • 4 tbls. water

Filling

  • 12 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Topping

  • 2 1/4 c. powdered sugar
  • 1/3 c. butter, softened
  • 2 1/4 tbls. milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • Sliced almonds
Crust: Cut flour, butter and water together. Pat in bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.

Filling: Beat ingredients 3 minutes. Spread on crust. Bake 15-20 minutes.

Combine frosting ingredients; frost when cool. Cut in very small bars. Top each with a slivered almond. Keep in refrigerator or freeze.