Almond Cream Cheese Bars

By dcarriger56

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups flour
• Filling:
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Frosting:
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Preparation

Step 1

Crust:
Cut butter into dry ingredients and pat into a 9x13 glass baking dish. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Filling:
Beat sugar and cream cheese with mixer until combined. Beat in eggs and almond extract until fluffy. Pour over hot crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely.

Frosting:
Cream sugar, milk, butter and almond extract until combined. Spread evenly on top of the cooled bars. Sprinkle with almonds. Cut and serve!