Strawberry Jam & Cream Bars

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Beat butter, cake mix and 1 egg in large bowl with mixer until crumbly.

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   Reserve 3/4 cup crumb mixture; press remaining onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.

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   Bake 10 min.

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   Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and almond extract until blended.

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   Add remaining egg; mix well.

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   Spread cream cheese mixture over crust; top with strawberry jam.

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   Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

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   Bake 45 min.

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    or until center is set and crumb topping is lightly browned.

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    Cool completely.

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    Refrigerate 30 min.

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    before cutting into bars.

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    Garnish with sifted powdered sugar just before serving.

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