Almond Pie Bars

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped almonds
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

For the crust, combine flour and confectioners' sugar. Cut in butter until mixture
resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, in a
large bowl, combine the sugar, almonds and flour; stir in the remaining filling
ingredients. Pour over crust. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until
center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the
refrigerator.

Yield: 6-1/2 dozen.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 6, 2008

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