Raspberry Almond Squares
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List of Ingredients
Squares:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup ground Almonds
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups flour
Frosting:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon raspberry extract
1 tablespoon hot water (slightly more if needed)
2 to 3 drops red food coloring
Cream the butter, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Stir in the ground almonds and the extracts. Using a hand mixer, add half the flour, then turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead in the remaining flour. The dough will be crumbly. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch pan and press the dough into it as evenly. Bake the crust in a preheated 350-degree oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the bars are lightly browned. Set them aside to cool in the pan.
Frosting: Combine all of the ingredients and stir until smooth. Add a few drops extra water if the frosting is too thick to spread easily. Frost the squares. Allow to rest for at least an hour before cutting.
Makes 2 dozen 2-inch squares.
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