Strawberry Marzipan Bars

Directions

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   Strawberry Marzipan Bars Crumb Mixture 1 1/4 cups flour 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened Filling 3/4

2. 2

   Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan

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   Crumb Mixture: In 1 1/2-quart mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and butter

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   Beat at low speed for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl often, until mixture is crumbly

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   Press into prepared pan

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   Bake near center of oven 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned

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   Filling: In same 1 1/2-quart mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, butter, salt and almond extract

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   Beat at low speed for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl often, until well mixed