apple-almond bars

How To Make apple-almond bars

• 1

  In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
• 2

  Cut in butter, until pieces are the size of small peas.
• 3

  Stir in the almonds and eggs with a fork. Press half the mixture (about 2 cups) into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan; set pan aside.
• 4

  In another large bowl, stir together the 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• 5

  Add the apples; toss to coat, then arrange evenly over mixture in pan.
• 6

  Bake in a 350º oven for about 35 minutes, or until topping is golden brown.
• 7

  Cool completely.
• 8

  Drizzle bars with icing, and let stand until set, then cut into bars.
• 9

  To make the icing: In a small bowl stir together until smooth, the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract.
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