Almond Paste Bars

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 cup almond paste
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar

Instructions

1. Mix together well the 3 eggs, butter, 1 cup sugar, flour, baking powder and oil. Set aside.
2. Beat together well the almond paste, 2 eggs and 1 cup sugar.
3. Add to the flour mixture and beat together until well combined.
4. Pour into a well greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
5. Bake at 325 degrees F for 40 minutes.
6. While still warm, dust with confectioners' sugar.
7. Cut into squares when cooled.