Almond Squares I

2 Reviews

“If you really like a strong almond taste, substitute almond extract for vanilla extract in this recipe.” - by Gayla

Ingredients

1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
9 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup chopped almonds

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Original recipe yields 2 dozen

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
To make crust: In a large bowl, cream shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. Separate egg and beat in yolk and vanilla, stirring until well blended. Slowly add in the flour and blend well. Mixture will be stiff.
Press dough evenly into baking pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over low heat. Spread the melted chocolate over warm crust. Sprinkle top with almonds. Let cool on wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
429 cal
21%

Fat
30.7 g
47%

Carbs
40.3 g
13%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (2)

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Kristine

Jul. 27, 2003

"Do NOT use unsweetened chocolate - it makes the recipe taste horrendous. We had much better success when we switched to semi-sweet - did not get the strange, twisted faces from people tasting the bit..." See moreter chocolate."