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Creamy Almond Bars

Creamy Almond Bars

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Bars, Desserts
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

CRUST

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

FILLING

  • 8 oz cream cheese regular, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp almond extract

FROSTING

  • 1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 1/2 tsp milk
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • almonds sliced

Instructions
 

  • Mix and press crust ingredients into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar for the filling with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the rest of the filling ingredients and beat until just mixed. Pour filling mixture over crust and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Combine all frosting ingredients with a mixer. Frost bars when they are cool and top with sliced almonds, if desired. Cut into 24 squares and serve immediately or serve chilled. Store in refrigerator. *These bars freeze very well!

Notes

Creamy Almond Bars
Creamy Almond Bars Recipe
 Yummy! These bars are little slices of pure delight. We can't wait to make them again... and maybe even try experimenting with lemon or orange flavors in place of the almond!
 

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