almond squares

The Villages, FL
Updated on Feb 21, 2013

This recipe was prepared by Theresa Assande at our February, 2013, meeting

prep time
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks softenend butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 - egg, separated
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup slivered almonds

How To Make almond squares

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 300 degrees. Line a 10 X 15 cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Coat with cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, almond extract and salt. Gradually beat in flour.
  • Step 3
    Press dough evenly in prepared pan with your hands. Beat egg white in small bowl until foamy. Brush evenly over dough, then sprinkle with almonds.
  • Step 4
    Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until gently brown. Let cool. Lift foil out of pan. Cut into 2" squares with serrated knife.

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