Ingredients for - Almond Squares I

1. Egg 1
2. Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
3. Shortening 1 cup
4. All-purpose flour 2 cups
5. White sugar ½ cup
6. Packed brown sugar ½ cup
7. Unsweetened chocolate 9 (1 ounce) squares
8. Chopped almonds ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Almond Squares I

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.

2 . Stage

To make crust: In a large bowl, cream shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Separate egg and beat in yolk and vanilla, stirring until well blended. Slowly add in the flour and blend well. Mixture will be stiff.

3 . Stage

Press dough evenly into baking pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown.

4 . Stage

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over low heat. Spread the melted chocolate over warm crust. Sprinkle top with almonds. Let cool on wire rack before cutting.