Almond Cheesecake Bars

Almond cheesecake bars, YUM!  Sinfully good, and so simple.  This recipe makes 3 dozen melt in your mouth bites!

CRUST:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

FILLING:

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon almond extract

2 eggs, lightly beaten

FROSTING:

1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 teaspoon almond extract

4 to 5 teaspoons milk

Directions

Combine the flour, butter and confectioners' sugar; press onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until center is almost set.

Cool on a wire rack.  Combine the frosting ingredients until smooth; spread over bars. Store in the refrigerator.