Strawberry Marzipan Bars

• Crust Ingredients
• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄4 cups
• firmly packed brown sugar1⁄3 cup
• butter↗1⁄2 cup

  softened

• Filling Ingredients
• strawberry preserves↗3⁄4 cup
• all-purpose flour↗1⁄2 cup
• firmly packed brown sugar1⁄2 cup
• butter↗1⁄4 cup

  softened

• almond extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• Glaze Ingredients
• powdered sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• almond extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• milk↗1 -2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Combine all crust ingredients in small mixer bowl.

3. 3

   Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (1 to 2 minutes).

4. 4

   Press onto bottom of greased and floured 8-inch square baking pan.

5. 5

   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

6. 6

   Spread preserves to within 1/4 inch of edge.

7. 7

   Combine all remaining filling ingredients in same mixer bowl.

8. 8

   Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes).

9. 9

   Sprinkle filling mixture over preserves. Continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

10. 10

    Cool completely.

11. 11

    Stir together powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in small bowl.

12. 12

    Gradually stir in enough milk for desired drizzling consistency.

13. 13

    Drizzle over cooled bars; cut into bars.