Almond Squares II

SUBMITTED BY: Robin J. PHOTO BY: Cher

"A cookie for almond lovers!"

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Original recipe yield: 2 dozen

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup almond paste
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 ounces sliced almonds

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DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk (reserve egg white), almond paste, and flavoring; beat until well blended. Stir in flour.
Spread mixture in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Beat egg white (at room temperature) until foamy; brush over entire surface of dough, and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool thoroughly, and cut into 2 inch squares. Store in airtight containers.

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Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by HEATHERFIFE

This was quick, easy and delicious! Makes a great brunch bar served with hot chocolate or coffee.

7 users found this review helpful

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2005 by CHIQUITA2

I made this to use up left over almond paste from another recipe. It was simple and yummy. I lined my pan with parchment paper, 2 inches above the rim to make handles. Then I remove the whole bar when cool and cut on a board. I also drizzled melted chocolate over for the holidays. Seems to freeze well, too.

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Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2008 by Cher

This recipe was so easy and the end result was a perfectly moist almondy shortbread-like bar. They were perfect with a cup of coffee and they were gone in minutes at the husband's work! *I did use Almond filling in place of almond paste just because it was more affordable*

1 user found this review helpful

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