Almond Squares II

Name: Almond Squares II
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 0.75 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 0.5 cup almond paste; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2.5 ounces sliced almonds

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A cookie for almond lovers!

Recipe by ROBIN JOYE

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Servings:

12

Yield:

2 dozen

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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

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