Elegant Almond Bars (Cookie Mix)

• 1 (17 1/2 ounce) packagebetty crocker sugar cookie mix
• 12 cup butter or 12 cup margarine, melted
• 12 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 egg
• 1 (8 ounce) can almond paste, crumbled into 1/2-inch pieces
• 14 cup sugar
• 14 cup butter or 14 cup margarine, melted
• 2 eggs
• 12 cup sliced almonds
• 2 ounces white chocolate baking bar, coarsely chopped (1/3 cup)
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 14 cup sliced almonds

1. Heat oven to 350F.
2. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms.
3. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
4. B.
5. ake 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown.
6. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste, sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter with electric mixer on low speed until blended.
7. Add 2 eggs; beat until well blended (mixture may be slightly lumpy).
8. Spread almond paste mixture over partially baked base.
9. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds.
10. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until filling is set (filling will puff up during baking).
11. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
12. In 1-quart heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.
13. Pour and spread over cooled bars.
14. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds.
15. Let stand about 30 minutes or until topping is set.
16. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.
17. Store covered at room temperature.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/elegant-almond-bars-cookie-mix-277842 (may not work)