Dutch Almond Squares Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• In a large mixer bowl, cream the butter slightly, then gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and beat for 2 minutes.
• Beat in the egg and egg yolk, stir in the flour and 3/4 tsp of salt by hand.
• Spread the mixture into an ungreased glass 13x9-inch baking pan, making a smooth layer.
• Bake the crust for 15 minutes, until it is set but not brown.
• In a food processor, mix together 1 cup of sugar, the almond paste, lemon juice, vanilla and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt; reserve.
• In a large mixer bowl, beat the egg whites till frothy, then sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar over the whites and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
• By hand, fold the almond paste mixture into the egg whites with a rubber spatula and spread over the baked crust.
• Sprinkle the almonds on top and bake the cookies for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool partially and cut the cookies while still warm into 48 narrow bars.
• These freeze well.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter, almond paste and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Gradually add flour just until moistened., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with almonds. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place half of the circles 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Crumble 1/2 teaspoon almond paste over each; top with remaining circles. Pinch edges to seal., Cut a small slit in top of each cookie. Brush with egg white. Press an almond in each slit. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Beat together butter, flour, oil, first cup of sugar, baking powder, and first round of eggs until smooth and set aside.
• Beat together the almond paste, second cup of sugar, second round of eggs and almond flavoring until smooth.
• Combine both mixtures.
• Grease a 9x13" pan (Pam is fine), and evenly pour in mixture.
• Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
• Enjoy!