Enjoy this recipe from Our Best Grandma's Cookie Jar Recipes.
Submitted by: Ardith Field from Goldfield, IA
1 c. butter, softened
8-oz. pkg. almond paste
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. raspberry jam, melted
1/2 c. sliced almonds
Line a 13"x9" baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges. Coat foil with non-stick vegetable spray; set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter, almond paste and eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour on low speed until combined. Spread batter in prepared baking pan. Drizzle top with melted jam. Using a table knife or thin metal spatula, swirl jam into the dough.Sprinkle with almonds. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Use foil to lift out uncut bars. Cut into bars. Makes 2 dozen.