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Almond Bars

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup margarine OR butter, softened

1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup instant potato flakes
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 large egg
1 (7-ounce) tube almond paste

1. Preheat oven to 375*F (90*C).
2. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; blend in butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Press half of mixture in ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Reserve remaining crumb mixture for topping.
3. In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients, mixing well. Spread over the base; sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over filling.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely; cut into bars.

Makes about 24 bars.