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Almond Strawberry Bars
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 21 Minutes
Servings: 4
A touch of almond flavors these delicious bars.
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup strawberry preserves
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 -2 teaspoon milk
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F
2. Combine all crumb mixture ingredients in small mixer bowl.
3. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (1 to 2 minutes).
4. Press on bottom of greased and floured 8-inch square baking pan.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
6. Meanwhile, combine all topping ingredients except preserves in same bowl.
7. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes); set aside.
8. Spread preserves to within 1/8 inch from edge of hot, partially baked crust; sprinkle with topping.
9. Continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
10. Cool completely.
11. Combine powdered sugar and almond extract in small bowl.
12. Stir in enough milk for desired glazing consistency.
13. Drizzle glaze over bars.
By RecipeOfHealth.com