Almond-Cinnamon Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Base
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup softened butter
1 egg, separated
Almond Topping
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

Base: In small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, lemon rind and salt; set aside.
In medium bowl using an electric mixer, beat together sugar, butter and egg yolk until fluffy.
Gradually beat in flour mixture until well combined.
Pat evenly over base of 9-inch square baking pan.
Brush evenly with egg white.
Almond Topping: In small bowl, combine almonds, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over base.
Bake in 350 degrees oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
Let cool in pan before cutting into bars.