Almond Squares II

This recipe makes a cookie for almond lovers only! If you only 'like' almonds, this will turn you into an almond lover!

• Calories: 345 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• 1 egg
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• ½ cup almond paste
• 2 ½ ounces sliced almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 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.