Almond Pie Bars

Sweet, buttery and decadent. Not for diabetics or dieters! Fool proof recipe and delicious results---what more can you ask for???

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 48-54

Ingredients

• Base

• 1  cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup icing sugar
• 2 -2 1⁄2 cups flour

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup  melted butter
• 2  cups white sugar
• 4  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1⁄4 cup light corn syrup
• 1  cup  almonds, sliced or chopped
• 2  tablespoons flour

Directions

1. Blend together the ingredients for the base.
2. Use enough flour so the mixture is crumbly but not dusty.
3. Press into 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until golden.
4. Beat together the ingredients for the topping and spread evenly over the base.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until deeply golden and set.
6. Chill completely before cutting.
7. This keeps best in the refrigerator.