Norwegian Almond Bars

Ingredients

220 gr all purpose flour
150 gr sugar
5 gr baking powder
1 gr salt
170 gr margarine
250 gr powdered sugar
1/2 mashed potato flakes
120 ml water
3 gr cinnamon
1 gr cardamom
1 egg
100 gr almond paste
2 gm protein
15 gm carbohydrate
6 gm fat
6 mg cholesterol
85 mg sodium
55 mg potassium

Instructions

Heat oven to 375. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine flour and remaining base ingredients; blend until crumbs form. Press half of mixture in ungreased 13x9 inch pan. Reserve remaining mixture for topping. In large bowl, combine all filling ingredients; blend well. Spread over base; sprinkle reserved mixture over filling. Bake at 190ºC or 25-30 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely; cut into bars. (