Norwegian Almond Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3/4 c. butter
1 egg, divided
1 c. ground almonds
1 c. confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp. water

Preparation

Combine flour, sugar, salt, almond extract, butter and egg yolk.
Mix at low speed until particles are fine.
Reserve 1/2 cup and press remaining mixture into 9-inch square pan.
Combine almonds, confectioners sugar, egg whites and water to make a paste.
Carefully spread paste over bottom layer.
Crumble reserved mixture on top.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Especially good during the Christmas holidays.