Almond Squares II

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup almond paste
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 ounces sliced almonds

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk (reserve egg white), almond paste, and flavoring; beat until well blended. Stir in flour.

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. Bake for 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool thoroughly, and cut into 2 inch squares. Store in airtight containers.