3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or shortening, softened
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. almond extract
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
colored sugars, for sprinkling (optional)

Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a large bowl, beat sugar, butter or shortening, oil, milk, almond extract and egg until light and fluffy. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt; blend well. Spread evenly in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan; sprinkle with colored sugar.

Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; cut into bars.

Makes 4 dozen.

Submitted by: EllenK