ALMOND SQUARES

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I found this in an article on award-winning cookies--this one was submitted by a woman named Jillian Greene. YUMMY! She certainly deserved her prize!

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 28m

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
1 cup sugar
1 egg, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sifted flour
2 -3 ounces sliced almonds (1 pkg)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease an 11x16 inch jelly roll pan.
  • In an electric mixer cream the butter and sugar until light.
  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla.
  • With the mixer set on its lowest speed, beat in the flour.
  • Pat the batter into the prepared pan, pressing it into the corners.
  • Beat the white until frothy.
  • Spread the white on the batter and sprinkle it with almonds.
  • Transfer the pan to the hot oven and bake the mixture for 15 to 18 minutes or until it is golden brown.
  • Cut into 48 pieces (diamonds, squares).
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1

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