WATKINS ALMOND BARS

Watkins Almond Bars

Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with Watkins Cooking Spray

Mix:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil
2 cups all-purpose flour

Press into pan and bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Mix:
8 ounces cream cheese*
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Watkins Almond Extract
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Original Vanilla Extract

Spread on baked base and bake 15 minutes more at 350 degrees F.

Note: For extra cheesy filling, increase to 12 ounces cream cheese and add 2 tablespoons more sugar. Spread on baked base and bake 15 minutes.

Cool to room temperature and frost with mixture of:
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons Watkins Almond Extract