For oddjob, the cookie lover! My sister made these this year for Christmas, and they're fantastic. They're very almond-y, so if you're not a fan, you know, you might want to skip these.
Almond Squares II
Yields: 12 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup almond paste
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 ounces sliced almonds
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 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.
3. 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.
For additional almond goodness, serve with marzipan!
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