Strawberry Marzipan Bars

• Crust Ingredients
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• Filling Ingredients
• 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
• Glaze Ingredients
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 -2 teaspoon milk

1. Heat oven to 350u0b0F.
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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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/strawberry-marzipan-bars-119742 (may not work)