almond squares

How To Make almond squares

• 1

  Heat oven to 300 degrees. Line a 10 X 15 cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Coat with cooking spray.
• 2

  In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, almond extract and salt. Gradually beat in flour.
• 3

  Press dough evenly in prepared pan with your hands. Beat egg white in small bowl until foamy. Brush evenly over dough, then sprinkle with almonds.
• 4

  Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until gently brown. Let cool. Lift foil out of pan. Cut into 2" squares with serrated knife.
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