Almond Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. flour
1 egg
1 stick margarine
1 Tbsp. almond extract
few drops vanilla extract
shake of salt
slivered almonds (for topping)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients together.
Put into 8-inch greased square pan.
Spread evenly.
Sprinkle almonds over top.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 18 minutes.
Remove from oven and bang 4 to 5 times on the counter (cake will flatten).
Return to oven for 10 minutes more, until light brown around edges.
Cool and cut into squares.