Almond Shortbread Bars
Author/Submitted by: Servings: 30 Categories:
Bars
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Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 2
c
All-purpose flour 1
c
Sugar 1
c
Butter 1
Egg,
separated
1/4
t
Almond extract 1
T
Water 1/2
c
Chopped almonds
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease 15 X 10 X 1 inch jelly-roll pan. In large mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, egg yolk and almond extract. Beat at low speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl often, until particles are fine, 2 to 3 minutes. Press on bottom of prepared 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 in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.
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