Ingredients
1. 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2. 3/4 cup sugar
3. 1/2 cup butter, softened
4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
5. FILLING:
6. 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (softened or cubed), softened
7. 3 eggs
8. 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
9. FROSTING:
10. 2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
11. 1/3 cup butter, softened
12. 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon milk
13. 1 teaspoon almond extract
14. Sliced almonds

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter and salt. Pat into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Pour over crust. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3. For frosting, in a bowl, combine the sugar, butter, milk and extract; stir until smooth. Frost bars and sprinkle with almonds if desired. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 3 dozen.