Ingredients
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 1 1/4 cups |
| baking powder: 1 1/2 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| shortening - vegetable: 1/4 cup |
| granulated sugar: 3/4 cup |
| eggs: 1 (large) |
| 2% milk: 2 Tbl |
| almond extract: 1/2 tsp |
| almonds (whole): 1 1/4 cups (chopped) |
Almond Squares
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
25 min -
Servings
1 serving(s)
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Method
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg, milk, and almond extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fold in the almonds.
- Spread the mixture evenly in prepared pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the top is lightly colored. Cool in the pan on a rack before cutting into bars.