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Raspberry Almond Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Ann Midkiff

"A pan of these thick bars makes a pretty presentation at any gathering. Almond extract is a nice complement to the buttery crust."
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar raspberry jam

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  2. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. With a moistened finger, make diagonal indentations every 2 in. in both directions, about 1/3 in. deep. Fill indentations with jam. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by NEgirl
I halved this recipe and put it in a 9x9 pan, wish I had used 9x13. The bars ended up too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by bbenedict12
i made this dessert for easter last year and i have to say everyone loved it!!! One person... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2008 by SAROMASY
Didn't change a thing - came out perfectly and were devoured in no time!!! MORE


 
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