Instructions: Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes.

Makes about 2 dozen bars. Sift
together the flour, cinnamon, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, creaming well. Blend in egg (reserve 1 tablespoon egg white for top) and almond extract. Beat well. Stir in the dry ingredients; mix thoroughly. Roll out half of dough on greased baking sheet to a 10 x 8-inch rectangle. (Baking sheet will not slip if placed on damp cloth.) Spread with prepared mincemeat. Roll out remaining dough between sheets of waxed paper to a 10x8-inch rectangle. Remove top sheet; invert dough over mincemeat. Remove paper. Brush with egg white, slightly beaten. Sprinkle with almonds, chopped, if desired. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 25 to 35 minutes until light golden brown. Cool and cut into bars.
*Pillsburys Best Self-Rising Flour is not recommended for use in this recipe.

NOTES :
This recipe was the "Bride Third Prize Winner in Pillsburys 10th Village, Illinois.

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