Holiday Almond Bars Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ cup slivered almonds
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 eggs
• 2-¼ cups sugar, divided
• 1 cup almond paste
• 1 cup butter, softened

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, almond paste and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Gradually add flour just until moistened. 2. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with almonds. 3. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes...

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