Cream Cheese Almond Bars

1 cup butter (softened)
2 cups flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
8 oz. Cream cheese (softened)
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp.pure almond extract

Frosting
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Milk or cream
1 tsp pure almond extract
Sliced almonds (optional)

Directions
Combine butter, flour, and powdered sugar, beat until well blended. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 cake pan. Bake for 20 mins at 350. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add eggs, sugar, and almond extract until well blended. Spread on top of crust and bake 15-20 mins more. Allow to cool before frosting.
Frosting:
Combine softened butter, powdered sugar and small amount of milk and beat until smooth. Add more milk if it is too thick or more powdered sugar if too thin. Add almond extact. Spread on top of the bars and enjoy!
These bars are so good! Perfect for graduation parties or heck anytime!