almond shortbread bars

Name: Almond Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) flour; 1 cup(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 egg, separated; 1/4 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 1 tablespoon(s) water; 1/2 cup(s) chopped almonds

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Anita Hoffman

Holland, PA

Updated on Dec 23, 2019

These tender almond bars are so delicious!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 30 bars

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg, separated
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup chopped almonds

How To Make almond shortbread bars

Step 1

In large mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, egg yolk and almond extract. Beat at low speed until particles are fine, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Press on bottom of greased 10 X 15 inch jelly roll pan. In small bowl, beat egg white and water until frothy; brush on dough. Sprinkle nuts over top.
Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until very lightly browned. Cool completely. Cut into bars.
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