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ORANGE and ALMOND SQUARES

hard margarine 1/2 cup
fine (berry sugar) 1/4 cup
all-purpose flour 1 cup
hard margarine 1/3 cup
fine (berry) sugar 1/3 cup
ORANGE ZESTO 1 tsp.
large eggs 2
ground almonds 1 1/2 cups
sliced almonds 1/2 cup
apricot jam, warmed and sieved 1/4 cup

CRUST: Cream first amounts of margarine and sugar together in small bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in flour in 2 batches. Spread evenly in greased foil-lined 9 x 13 inch pan.

Cream second amounts of margarine, sugar and ORANGE ZESTO in small bowl until just combined. Add eggs. Stir in ground almonds. Press onto crust.

Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes. Wooden pick inserted in centre should come out clean.

Brush with jam. Let cool in pan before cutting. Cuts into 48 squares.