Lunds & Byerly's - Almond Butter Bars

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from lundsandbyerlys.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and powdered sugar until fluffy; beat in flour.  Press evenly in ungreased 9x9" baking pan.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until lightly browned (12-15 minutes); remove from oven.  In small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter; stir in brown sugar, lemon juice and water.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat; stir in almonds and almond extract.  Spread evenly over crust.  Bake until bubbly in center (10-15 minutes longer).  Cool slightly; cut into bars. Cool completely.  These bars may be frozen.