These here bars are some of our absolute favorite treats of all time! We know we love them, and we know they are delicious, but when we actually make them they manage to far exceed expectations, EVERY TIME!! Raspberry and almond are truly a match made in heaven.
Raspberry Almond Bars
yields 16 bars (calories 240/bar)
Base Layer:
1 cup flour
1/3 cup margarine
1/4 cup brown sugar
Blend and pat into 9×9 baking pan. Bake at 375F for 10 minutes. Cool completely. Spread (at least) 1/2 cup raspberry jam on top.
Cake Layer:
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Blend and pour on top of jam layer. Bake 25 minutes at 375F. Cool completely.
Icing:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons Margarine
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 – 2 Tablespoons milk
Mix and tint with pink food coloring (if desired), spread over cake. Scatter sliced almond over the top.
