Almond Squares I Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 12

Yield: 2 dozen

Almond Squares I Recipe

Ingredients

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup shortening

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup white sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar

9 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate

½ cup chopped almonds

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Press dough evenly into baking pan. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

Almond Squares I Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 429

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.2g 13%

Carbohydrates: 40.3g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 17.7g

Fat: 30.7g 47%

Saturated Fat: 11.4g 57%

Cholesterol: 15.5mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 20.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 22%

Folate: 47.2mcg 12%

Calcium: 44.1mg 4%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 85.5mg 31%

Potassium: 243.9mg 7%

Sodium: 13.9mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 276.2

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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