MOCHA ALMOND BARS

BARS:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 cup sliced almonds
GLAZE:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

FOR BARS:
In small mixer bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, butter, egg and instant coffee. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in nuts. Press on bottom of greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.

FOR GLAZE:
In small bowl, stir together all glaze ingredients. Drizzle over top while still warm. Cool completely; cut into bars.

Makes about 3 dozen bars
Source: Land O' Lakes Cookie Collection