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Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie-base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until light, golden brown.<br /> <br /> 2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste, sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter with electric mixer on Low speed until blended. Add 2 eggs; beat until well blended (mixture may be lumpy).<br /> <br /> 3. Spread almond-paste mixture over partially baked base. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until filling is set (filling will puff up during baking). Cool completely, about 1 hour.<br /> <br /> 4. In 1-quart heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate and shortening over Low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Pour and spread over cooled bars. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds. Let stand about 30 minutes or until topping is set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature. <br /> <br /> Makes 32 Bars. <br /> <br /> High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): In step 1, bake 18-21 minutes. <br /> <br /> In step 3, bake 17 to 22 minutes. <br /> <br /> Betty Crocker® is a Reg. T.M. of General Mills, Inc. <br /> <br /> <b>This year Betty Crocker is making it possible for families to decorate cookies online to benefit a good cause. By visiting <a href="http://www.bakelifesweeter.com" target=_blank>www.BakeLifeSweeter.com</a>, families can decorate a virtual cookie and email it to a friend. 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