Almond Raspberry Bars

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. Cream together then add to dry ingredients

• 1/2 C. Crisco
• 1/2 tsp.almond flavoring
• 1 egg

• 1 1/2 C. flour
• 1/2 C. sugar

• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 C. finely chopped almonds
• 1 C. raspberry jam

Cut in dry ingredients and add chopped almonds; combine to form soft dough. Divide dough in half. Place half the dough in a greased 8″ pan. Spread with 3/4 to 1 C. raspberry jam and cover with the rest of the dough. Bake 20 – 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

Recipe by Marlene