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Chick Party Recipes: Cherry Chick Cookies

CRUST:
2 pkgs. yellow cake mix
2 sticks of butter (softened)
1/2 c. (or more, to taste) sliced almonds (crush before adding them to the mixture)

FILLING:
1 pkg. cream cheese (softened)
1 egg
1/2 c. sugar (if possible, use baker's sugar--the super fine kind)
1/2 t. almond extract (can substitute vanilla extract)

1 jar (8.25 oz. size) of Polaner All-Fruit™ seedless raspberry preserves (you could use other flavors—blueberry would be good!)

Preheat oven to 325°. In large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, sliced almonds and butter using electric mixer until mixture is crumbly. Press 1/2 of the mixture into bottom of ungreased cake or brownie pan; set aside. In medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, egg, sugar and almond extract and combine using electric mixer until well-blended (about 1 minute). Pour cream cheese mixture over the bottom layer of the cake mix crust and spread mixture evenly over the crust. Put preserves into microwave-safe container and heat for 30 to 60 seconds; stir. Spoon preserves onto the cream cheese mixture and spread evenly. Top with the remainder of the cake mix crust mixture. Bake at 325° for 45-55 minutes (or until center of bars are set). Allow bars to cool completely before cutting. Store in refrigerator; before serving, allow bars to reach room temperature for best flavor.

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