ALMOND SQUARES I

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If you really like a strong almond taste, substitute almond extract for vanilla extract in this recipe.

Provided by Gayla

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
9 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
½ cup chopped almonds

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
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.
Press dough evenly into baking pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 13.9 mg, Sugar 17.7 g