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Almond: Almond Shortbread Bars

Source of Recipe

Land O Lakes


List of Ingredients

2 c All-purpose flour
1 c Sugar
1 c Butter -- softened
1 Egg -- separated
1/4 t Almond extract
1 tb Water
1/2 c Almonds -- chopped


Recipe

Heat oven to 350ºF. In large mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, egg yolk and almond extract. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until particles are fine, 2-3 minutes. Press on bottom of greased 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan. In small bowl, beat egg white and water until frothy; brush on dough. Sprinkle nuts over top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until very lightly browned. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen bars.