pies and pastries

1. Heat oven to 400°. Stir together powdered sugar, cream cheese, almond extract and egg. Stir in baking mix. Pat dough into 12-inch circle on ungreased cookie sheet.

2. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot crust. Bake 1 minute longer or until chips are melted; spread evenly. Cool 5 minutes. Gently loosen and transfer to serving plate.

3. Spread pie filling over crust. Heat white baking chips and shortening over low heat until smooth; drizzle over pie filling.

Makes 8 servings

Nutritional Info per 1 Serving: 390 calories (145 calories from fat); 16 g fat (8 g saturated); 40 mg cholesterol; 420 mg sodium; 58 g carbohydrate (2 g dietary fiber); 5 g protein

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Lightly grease cookie sheet. Bake 9-11 min.

This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.