Almond Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter, margarine and sugar in electric mixer bowl.
2. 2
   Add egg yolk, almond paste and extract; beat well.
3. 3
   Add flour and beat just until blended.
4. 4
   Do not overbeat.
5. 5
   Smooth with a spatula into an ungreased 12 x 8 x 2-inch ovenproof baking dish.
6. 6
   Beat egg white until foamy and brush over surface of dough.
7. 7
   Scatter almonds over top.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° (325° for glass) for 40 minutes, until cake tests done.
9. 9
   Cool and cut into 24 bars.
10. 10
    Enjoy.