Shelly's Recipe

ALMOND AMARETTO BARS

Category: Bars

1 cup butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
2 1/4 cups flour, divided
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups sugar
5 tbsp amaretto liqueur
1 cup sliced almonds

Combine butter, salt, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 2 cups flour to make a soft dough. Press evenly in ungreased 13x9 inch pan. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes until golden.

Meanwhile, mix until smooth: eggs, amaretto, sugar and 1/4 cup of flour. Pour over baked crust. Sprinkle with almonds. Reduce heat to 325. Bake 25 minutes, until firm. Cool before serving.