Almond Squares II Recipe
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Almond Squares II

By: Robin J. 
"A cookie for almond lovers!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (33)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 345 | Total Fat: 21.6g | Cholesterol: 58mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2005 by CHIQUITA2   view full review
I made this to use up left over almond paste from another recipe. It was simple and yummy. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2008 by heidihh1   view full review
These turned out great and were easy to make. They cut into squares nicely. I also used the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2008 by Cher   view full review
This recipe was so easy and the end result was a perfectly moist almondy shortbread-like bar. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2008 by hollandmlw   view full review
Love almonds! Overall, a good recipe; next time I would leave out the almond extract, and add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2009 by MARIAM   view full review
Wow, these were delicious!! Soooo good and soo easy to make. Love it. The only thing, is that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2009 by Gloria Deffenbaugh   view full review
I've made this recipe for years and co-workers request it for pot lucks. It's actually in an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by avemaria   view full review
These are very, very good. They kind of remind me of biscotti, but more moist. I recommend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by PAMBAKE   view full review
I found these very fast to prepare. Baked as directed.I took another reviewers advice and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by HEATHERFIFE   view full review
This was quick, easy and delicious! Makes a great brunch bar served with hot chocolate or coffee.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2009 by cookin'mama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made these with white whole wheat flour and that may be why I found them a little crumbly...

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