ALMOND CHEESE BARS

ALMOND CHEESE BARS

Ingredients
2 CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
1 CUP BUTTER SOFTENED
1/2 CUP CONFECTIONER’S SUGAR

FILLING
250 GM CREAM CHEESE
1/2 CUP SUGAR
1 TSP ALMOND ESS
2 EGGS LIGHTLY BEATEN
FROSTING:
1-1/2 CUPS CONFECTIONER’S SUGAR
1/4 CUP BUTTER SOFTENED
1 TSP ALMOND EXTRACT
4 TO 5 TSPS MILK

Combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar; press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
Bake at 185C° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on slowly until combined. Pour over crust.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until center is almost set.
Cool on a wire rack.
Combine the frosting ingredients until smooth; spread over bars.
 Store in the refrigerator.