Almond Creme Bars

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These are a delicious melt-in-your-mouth kind of bar that is simple to make and yet gives an elegant presentation. if you like almond flavoring, and a cream cheese or cheesecake consistency, you will most surely love these.

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Steps

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For the crust:.

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Melt 1 cup of the butter and add it to the flour and 1 / 2 cup of powdered sugar.

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Press into a 9x13 pan and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

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For the filling:.

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Beat the cream cheese , sugar , eggs and 1 tsp of almond flavoring together until smooth.

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Pour onto baked crust.

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Bake for 20 minutes.

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Let cool.

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For the frosting:.

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Mix together the remaining 2 cups powdered sugar , 1 / 2 cup butter , 1 tsp almond flavoring and the milk.

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Spread over the cooled cream cheese layer.

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If desired , can sprinkle with slightly crushed sliced almonds.

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Slice and serve.

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Ingredients

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butter, flour, powdered sugar, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, almond flavoring, milk