Sweet, tart berries combine with the soft, nutty, and luxurious flavor and fragrance of almond in this crumbly treat. Scrumptious as an out of the ordinary breakfast baked good or as an extraordinary dessert to any meal, these Gluten Free Almond Raspberry Bars will leave you sweetly satisfied with each bite.

Ingredients:

• 12 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3/4 cup almond paste
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 bag King Arthur Gluten-Free Cookie Mix
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup raspberry jam
• 1 cup sliced blanched almonds

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease 9″ x 13″ pan.
• Beat the butter and almond paste until smooth.
• Add extract and blend in the cookie mix; the dough will be crumbly. Remove 1 1/2 cups of crumbs to reserve for topping.
• Add the egg to the remaining mix and blend until smooth.
• Spread the dough in an even layer in the bottom of prepared pan.
• Warm the jam and spread over the dough.
• Lightly mix the almonds with the reserved crumbs, and sprinkle evenly over the jam.
• Bake the bars for 26 to 28 minutes, until they’re golden brown and the jam is bubbly.
• Remove from the oven, cool for 30 minutes, then cut into squares while still warm.
• Cool completely before serving.