Ingredients for - Almond Squares II

1. Butter 1 cup
2. White sugar ¾ cup
3. Egg 1
4. Almond paste ½ cup
5. Almond extract 1 teaspoon
6. All-purpose flour 2 cups
7. Sliced almonds 2 ½ ounces

How to cook deliciously - Almond Squares II

1 . Stage

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

2 . Stage

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 . Stage

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.