Crust Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup  Butter, softened

Filling Ingredients:

3/4 cup strawberry preserves
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup  Butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Glaze Ingredients:

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 to 2 teaspoons milk

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine all crust ingredients in small mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (1 to 2 minutes). Press onto bottom of greased and floured 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
3. Spread preserves to within 1/4-inch of edge. Combine all remaining filling ingredients in same mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Sprinkle filling mixture over preserves. Continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.
4. Stir together powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in small bowl. Gradually stir in enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cooled bars; cut into bars.

Makes 25 bars.