Diamond Almond Bars

Name: Diamond Almond Bars
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided; 1 large egg,; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup blanched sliced almonds; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 large egg,
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup blanched sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extract. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture and mix well.
2

Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over dough. Top with almonds. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over the top.
3

Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Cut into diamond-shaped bars. Cool completely.