Almond Squares

Name: Almond Squares
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. butter (Use unsalted butter. It's healthier & makes the cookies taste better.); 3/4 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 c. almond paste; 1 tsp. almond extract; 2 c. flour; 2 1/2 oz. almonds (sliced)

M. Blakely

Cook 35 mins35m

Makes 24

Ingredients

1 c. butter (Use unsalted butter. It's healthier & makes the cookies taste better.)
¾ c. sugar
1 egg
½ c. almond paste
1 tsp almond extract
2 c. flour
2 ½ oz almonds (sliced)

Instructions

Keep screen awake

1
Separate egg. Bring butter to room temperature. Preheat oven to 375° F.
2
Gradually beat sugar into butter till mixture is light & fluffy. Beat in egg, oil, almond paste & almond extract till well blended.
3
Stir flour into mixture.
4
Spread dough into 13x9x2-in. pan.
5
Beat egg whites till foamy. Brush over surface of dough.
6
Sprinkle top of dough with almond slices.
7
Bake till lightly browned (app. .).
8
Cool pan thoroughly; then cut into bars. Store in airtight containers.

Comments & Reviews (0)

or sign up for free to join the conversation.