Norwegian Almond Bars

Ingredients

1 3/4 c all purpose flour
3/4 c sugar
1 ts baking powder
1/2 ts salt
3/4 c margarine
1 1/4 c powdered sugar
1/2 mashed potato flakes
1/2 c water
1 ts cinnamon
1/2 ts cardamom
1 egg
7 oz 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" 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 375 for 25-30 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely; cut into bars. (