Heavenly Almond Bars

Attention all almond paste lovers!!  This one is for you!!


Crust 
2 cups flour 
1 teaspoon baking powder 
1 teaspoon salt 
3/4 cup butter, softened 
3/4 cup sugar

Filling 
1/2 cup instant potato flakes 
8 ounces almond paste 
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar 
1/2 cup water 
1 egg 
1 teaspoon cinnamon 
1/2 teaspoon cardamom

Directions:

Combine everything for the crust. Blend with a mixer until particles are fine. Press half of it in an ungreased 13x9 pan.
Combine everything for the filling, Spread over the crust. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture.
Bake at 375 for 25 - 30 minutes. Cool; cut into bars.

It's just that easy!




Nom nom!