Raspberry-Almond Squares

Name: Raspberry-Almond Squares
Ingredients: 1 cup Butter, Softened; 2/3 cups Light Brown Sugar; 1 whole Egg Yolk; 3 Tablespoons Pure Almond Extract; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 2/3 cups Raspberry Jam; 1 cup Sliced, Lightly Toasted Almonds; 3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 cup Butter, Softened
2/3 cups Light Brown Sugar
1 whole Egg Yolk
3 Tablespoons Pure Almond Extract
2 cups All-purpose Flour
2/3 cups Raspberry Jam
1 cup Sliced, Lightly Toasted Almonds
3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a 15 x 10-inch cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
2

Mix the butter, brown sugar, egg yolk, and almond extract until light and fluffy. Add flour and mix to blend well.
3

Spread mixture evenly into a baking sheet; press with your fingers until it covers the pan evenly, about 1/4 inch thick. Bake 15 minutes or until just turning golden.
4

Remove from the oven, cool 5 minutes. Spread with a thin layer of raspberry jam. Sprinkle evenly with sliced almonds. Return to the oven for 5 minutes.
5

Remove from oven. Cut into squares while still warm. Place the powdered sugar in a sieve and tap lightly to evenly dust the cookes.
6

Enjoy!