Almond Jam Bars

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup jam your choice

1. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and spices. Cut shortening into flour mixture until mixture resembles crumbs.
2. Mix egg and milk; add to flour mixture. Add flavoring or add flavorings to egg and milk before mixing with flour mixture. Spread 1/3 into greased 8 inch square pan. Cover with jam.
3. Spread remaining flour mixture over jam- it doesn't have to be perfectly spread. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.
4. Cool and cut into bars.

flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, shortening, almond, vanilla, egg, milk, your choice

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Almond-Jam-Bars-1644397 (may not work)