Raspberry Dream Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (15 ounce) can raspberry pie filling
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and salt. Press into the prepared baking dish.
3. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool.
4. In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese, white sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the cooled crust.
5. Spread raspberry pie filling over cream cheese layer.
6. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and almond extract. Sprinkle over raspberry layer.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until topping is golden brown.
8. Cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• Raspberry Dream Bars can be served either warm or cold.
• These bars make a great addition to any party or potluck.
• Feel free to switch up the pie filling to your favorite flavor.