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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 25 |
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Any fruit preserves may be substituted for the strawberry. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup strawberry preserves |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1/2 cup powdered sugar |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1 -2 teaspoon milk |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine all crust ingredients in small mixer bowl.
3. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (1 to 2 minutes).
4. Press onto bottom of greased and floured 8-inch square baking pan.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
6. Spread preserves to within 1/4 inch of edge.
7. Combine all remaining filling ingredients in same mixer bowl.
8. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes).
9. Sprinkle filling mixture over preserves. Continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
10. Cool completely.
11. Stir together powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in small bowl.
12. Gradually stir in enough milk for desired drizzling consistency.
13. Drizzle over cooled bars; cut into bars.
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