Norwegian Almond Bars

Ingredients

Crust

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar

Filling

• 1/2 cup instant potato flakes
• 8 ounces almond paste
• 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom

Directions

1. 1

   Combine everything for the crust. Blend with a mixer until particles are fine. Press half of it in an ungreased 13x9 pan.

2. 2

   Combine everything for the filling, Spread over the crust. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture.

3. 3

   Bake at 375 for 25 - 30 minutes. Cool; cut into bars.