Almond Squares II

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A cookie for almond lovers!

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Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup almond paste

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ½ 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 Facts (per serving)

345 Calories
22g Fat
34g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 345
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 5g 10%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 98mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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