Very moist and fruity, these bars go great with coffee.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup orange marmalade
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening with the sugar, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in the egg and mix until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Add to the first mixture and mix well. Spread half of the dough into the pan. Cover with a layer of marmalade. Spread the remaining dough over the top
Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.