Almond Shortbread Bars

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Title: Almond Shortbread Bars
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 1 servings

2 c All-purpose flour
1 c Sugar
1 c Butter; softened
1 Egg; separated
1/4 ts Almond extract
1 tb Water
1/2 c Almonds; chopped

Recipe by: Land O Lakes Cookie Collection Heat oven to 350. In large mixer
bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, egg yolk and almond extract. Beat at
low speed, scraping bowl often, until particles are fine, 2-3 minutes.
Press on bottom of greased 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan. In small bowl, beat
egg white and water until frothy; brush on dough. Sprinkle nuts over top.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until very lightly browned. Cool completely.
Cut into bars.Makes about 2 1/2 dozen bars.

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