Almond Bars

By Foodiewife

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup almond paste
• 2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Preparation

Step 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.

Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with almonds.

Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.