Almond Squares Ii Recipes

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease an 11x16 inch jelly roll pan.
• In an electric mixer cream the butter and sugar until light.
• Add the egg yolk and vanilla.
• With the mixer set on its lowest speed, beat in the flour.
• Pat the batter into the prepared pan, pressing it into the corners.
• Beat the white until frothy.
• Spread the white on the batter and sprinkle it with almonds.
• Transfer the pan to the hot oven and bake the mixture for 15 to 18 minutes or until it is golden brown.
• Cut into 48 pieces (diamonds, squares).
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until lemon-colored. Beat in butter and extract; gradually stir in the four and mix well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat almond paste, sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Add 2 eggs; beat until well blended (mixture may be slightly lumpy).
• Spread almond paste mixture over partially baked base. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup almonds. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until filling is set (filling will puff up during baking). Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• In 1-quart heavy saucepan, melt white chocolate and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Pour and spread over cooled bars. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup almonds. Let stand about 30 minutes or until topping is set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
• To make crust: In a large bowl, cream shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Separate egg and beat in yolk and vanilla, stirring until well blended. Slowly add in the flour and blend well. Mixture will be stiff.
• Press dough evenly into baking pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
• Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over low heat. Spread the melted chocolate over warm crust. Sprinkle top with almonds. Let cool on wire rack before cutting.