Almond Squares II

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon almond extract 
• 0.5 cup almond paste 
• 2.5 ounces almonds sliced
• 1 cup butter 
• 1  eggs 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.8 cup sugar white

Equipment

• oven
• mixing bowl
• baking pan

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.
3. Add egg yolk (reserve egg white), almond paste, and flavoring; beat until well blended. Stir in flour.
4. 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.
5. Bake for 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool thoroughly, and cut into 2 inch squares. Store in airtight containers.