Easy Almond BarsDid we say easy? We meant it with this recipe for Almond Bars. It's an excellent addition to your 4th of July celebration.Crust:
1 cup butter, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Mix well and
pat into even layer in a 9 x 13 pan. Bake crust at 350 degrees for 20 to
25 minutes.
Filling: 8 oz cream cheese, softened, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp almond extract. Beat together well and pour over crust while it is still hot. Bake 15 to 20 minutes (350 degrees). Cool.
Frosting: 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 1/2 tablespoon milk, 1 tsp almond extract. Whisk together and spread evenly on baked, cooled cookies. Cut into bars - makes 24 to 36 bars. I just have two things to say…cream cheese and almonds. Yep. It's that good.
Party recipes using
4th of July theme party supplies is perfect for adults. Add some menu ideas like a
Independence Day theme party recipe for more scrumptious food.
4th of July Party Supplies with a Theme Party
The Fourth of July is the perfect time for a party. This is such an easy holiday party to plan and celebrate with the theme, the colors, and the traditional foods already built in. Make the party enjoyable with 4th of July party supplies for a very nice themed decorations. The 4th of July invitations will have the red, white and blue theme on them or you could opt for the traditional flag. Decorations could include a red, white and blue tablecloth and napkins, candles in the holiday colors and lots of flags, balloons and streamers. Fun Fourth Of July activities might include: relay races, 3 legged races, wheel barrel races, hot potato races, beanie bag toss, treasure hunts, and many more. For prizes you could give away small flags or other Fourth of July favors. Grilling is usually the best bet for your Fourth of July Party. Chow down with a Finding Nemo recipe for an outdoor pool party theme. The main dishes could include some of the following: chicken, steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs (have veggie ones too for the vegetarians), ribs, corn on the cob, potato salad, Cole slaw, veggies, and fruit. For dessert why not make cupcakes with red, white and blue icing. Place candy flags on top. And don't forget the fire works which is the ending to any Fourth of July celebration.
4th of July Party Supplies
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