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Almond Bars

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
FROSTING:
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon milk
1 teaspoon almond extract

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Almond Bars cont.

Sliced almonds, toasted


in a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter and salt. Pat into
an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for
15 minutes. In a small mixing bowl, combine filling ingredients;
beat until smooth. Pour over crust. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or
until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a bowl, combine the sugar, butter, milk and extract;
stir until smooth. Frost bars and sprinkle with almonds if desired.
Store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 3 dozen.

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