Almond Shortbread Bars

45 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

843 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

2	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	cup	sugar
1	cup	butter	softened
1	each	egg	separated
1/4	teaspoon	almond extract
1	tablespoon	water
1/2	cup	almonds	chopped

Directions

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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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 184g

Amount per Serving

Calories 843 51% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.0g	73%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	148%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 169mg	56%
Sodium 344mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 98.0g	33%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 50.0g
Protein 8.0g	17%

Vitamin A	29%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	3%		Iron	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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