Potluck Almond Bars Recipe

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These creamy treats are sized right for a buffet, notes Farmington, Minnesota reader Astrid Miller. "The portions are easy to handle," she notes. "And, because they're so nice and small, they aren't too filling." But don't be surprised if their sweet taste keeps guest coming back for more!

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Potluck Almond Bars Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 36 Servings

10 30 40

Ingredients

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
Sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter and salt. Pat into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
In a small 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.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 150 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 107 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Almond Bars in Country Woman May/June 1995, p23