Almond Bars

Cream together:

• 1 cup soft butter
• 8 oz almond paste

Add and beat:

• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs

Add and beat:

• 2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 tsp salt

Press into a greased 9 X 13 pan. Top with 1/2 cup sliced almonds.

Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees or until lightly browned. Glaze while warm.

Glaze:

• 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 3 tbsp milk

Mix til smooth, spread over hot bars.

Source: My Sister's Kitchen where everything tastes better!

By Faith from Lynden, WA