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Ingredients
3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, Softened1/2 c. Sugar
1 Egg
1 Tsp. Vanilla
1 3/4 c. All-purpose flour
1/2 c. Finely ground pecans or Almonds
1 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 c. Jam, such as strawberry, Raspberry, or peach
Directions
Stir together the spices, salt flour, and baking powder. Stir in the almonds and lemon rind. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and sugar until a ribbon is formed when the beater is removed. Stir in the honey and milk. Gradually stir in the flour mixture; beat until smooth. Spread the batter in an 11 X 17-inch jelly roll pan that is well greased and floured. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cake is done. While the cakeis still warm, turn it out onto a wire rack. To make the almond glaze, mix the confectioners' sugar, almond extract, rum, and 1 to 2 Tbs. of water. Beat until glaze is smooth and of the right consistency. Add more water to thin if necessary. Spread the warm cake with the almond glaze. Cut cake into 1 X 2 1/2-inch bars while still warm. Spice bars keep 6 to 8 weeks in a sealed container if not glazed. Makes 4 dozen bars.
