Almond Squares II

          

A cookie for almond lovers!

Original recipe makes 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 345 kcal
Carbohydrates: 34.1 g
Cholesterol: 58 mg
Fat: 21.6 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 4.9 g
Sodium: 116 mg