Almond-Cinnamon Bars

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • Base
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1 egg, separated
  • Almond Topping
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1
    Base: In small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, lemon rind and salt; set aside.
  2. 2
    In medium bowl using an electric mixer, beat together sugar, butter and egg yolk until fluffy.
  3. 3
    Gradually beat in flour mixture until well combined.
  4. 4
    Pat evenly over base of 9-inch square baking pan.
  5. 5
    Brush evenly with egg white.
  6. 6
    Almond Topping: In small bowl, combine almonds, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over base.
  7. 7
    Bake in 350 degrees oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
  8. 8
    Let cool in pan before cutting into bars.

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