Almond Squares I

Almond Squares I
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Almond Squares I a try. Watching your figure? This dairy free and vegetarian recipe has 173 calories, 2g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 24. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of shortening, flour, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
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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.
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Mixture will be stiff.
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Press dough evenly into baking pan.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
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Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over low heat.
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Spread the melted chocolate over warm crust.
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Sprinkle top with almonds.
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Let cool on wire rack before cutting.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings24
Health Score1
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